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boolean algebra

Boolean algebra is a way of expressing ideas using only two numbers: 1 (which means "true") and 0 (which means "false"). It lets us see how different ideas are connected and it helps us understand why certain things happen. It's a bit like a puzzle, and figuring it out can help us solve problems. In Boolean Algebra, we use the symbols AND, OR, and NOT to connect our ideas.
AND means "both ideas must be true." For example, if I say "I need 1 AND 0," that means I need both 1 and 0.
OR means "at least one of the ideas must be true." For example, if I say "I need 1 OR 0," that means I need either 1 or 0 (or both).
NOT means "the opposite of what is said." For example, if I say "I don't need 1," that means I need 0 (NOT 1).