Translate the given statement into words. $\sim ( p \vee q )$ Let p: Lizards have a shell; q: Lizards eat bugs.
A) It is not the case that Lizards have a shell or Lizards eat bugs.
B) Lizards have a shell and Lizards do not eat bugs.
C) Lizards do not have a shell and Lizards eat bugs.
D) Lizards do not have a shell or Lizards eat bugs.
E) It is not the case that Lizards have a shell and Lizards eat bugs.

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The symbol "~" means "not," and the symbol "\vee" means "or." Therefore, the statement "\sim (p \vee q)" can be read as "not (Lizards have a shell or Lizards eat bugs)." Choice A correctly expresses this meaning.

Translate the Given Statement into Words ∼(p∨q)\sim ( p \vee q )∼(p∨q)

Translate the Given Statement into Words $\sim ( p \vee q )$