Why does the letter "q" represent the conclusion in deductive reasoning?

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Why does the letter "q" represent the conclusion in deductive reasoning?

2007-10-17 05:14:24 · 4 answers · asked by torlin30 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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p is the premise, and q is what follows... seems logical to me.

2007-10-17 05:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is an abbreviation for the Latin quod, meaning "that." At the end of a conclusion of a deductive proof, the letters q.e.d. are often used, which is an abbreviation of "quod erat demonstratum," meaning "that which was to be proven" or loosely, "there's your proof."

2007-10-17 12:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by Pat K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I agree; Quod erat demonstrandum; latin phrase for 'that which has been demonstrated'

2007-10-17 12:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it is QED.

2007-10-17 12:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋