The logic expression x′yz′ + x′yz + xyz′ + xyz reduces to

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The logic expression x′yz′ + x′yz + xyz′ + xyz reduces to

  1. A.

    x′z

  2. B.

    xyz

  3. C.

    y

  4. D.

    yz

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Correct answer: C

Group the terms as (x′yz′ + x′yz) and (xyz′ + xyz). Factor out common variables to get x'y(z' + z) + xy(z' + z). Since z' + z equals 1, this simplifies to x'y + xy. Factor out y to get y(x' + x), and since x' + x equals 1, the final result is y.

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