For each of the following sentences, select the best translation into predicate logic, using the given constants and predicates.
-Izzy takes linear algebra only if she does not take discrete mathematics.
A) ∼Li ⊃ Di
B) Di ≡ ∼Li
C) Li ⊃ ∼Di
D) Li ≡ Di
E) ∼Di ⊃ ∼Li

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct translation is "Li ⊃ ∼Di," which means "If Izzy takes linear algebra (Li), then she does not take discrete mathematics (Di)." This captures the conditional relationship stated in the sentence, where taking linear algebra is contingent upon not taking discrete mathematics.

For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Best Translation