Does the Order of Quantifiers in a Nested Quantification Important?

The order of nested existential and universal quantifiers in a statement is important. ∎ When true? P(x,y) is true for every pair x,y.

Does order matter in nested quantifiers?

Nested Quantifiers

When we have one quantifier inside another, we need to be a little careful. The first is true: if you pick any \(x\), I can find a \(y\) that makes \(x+y=0\) true. ... So the order of the quantifiers must matter, at least sometimes.

Does quantifier order matter?

When quantifiers are of different types, their order matters. Follow this rule: when order matters, the first quantifier quantifies the subject of the sentence; the others quantify the objects of the verb. For example, let our universe of discourse be human beings, and let Lxy mean x loves y.

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