Question

How does Boolean Algebra compare with regular algebra? Find one example

Answer 1

Boolean algebra is the mathematics used for logic circuits. In Boolean algebra, the variables have value of either 0 or 1. The operations are performed as binary operations. The three basic operations are AND, OR and NOT.

It is used for designing logical circuit. The values assigned hold a logical significance.

0 means false and 1 means true, or 0 means low and 1 means high. There is a concept of compliments which is used for defining binary operation.

Examples of a Boolean algebra expression-

• AB + A'B
• XYZ + XY'Z'

Regular algebra uses multiple number of variables. The value of a variable can be any number. The value of a variable holds numerical significance.

The four basic operations are +, -, * and /.

There is a concept of inverse for each operation.

Examples of regular algebra:

• 2x + 3y = 4
• x + 5y + z = 7