Question

let p and q represent the following simple statements.
p: this is a lizard.
q: this is a reptile.
write the following compound statement in symbolic form.
this is not a lizard if its not a reptile.

the compound statement written in symbolic form is \\(\square\\).

Explanation:

Step1: Identify negations

The negation of $p$ is $
eg p$ ("not a lizard"), and the negation of $q$ is $
eg q$ ("not a reptile").

Step2: Translate "if" structure

The phrase "A if B" translates to logical implication $B
ightarrow A$. Here, $B$ is $
eg q$ and $A$ is $
eg p$.

Answer:

$
eg q
ightarrow
eg p$