Question

If the tire is flat, then I will have to change it. Using the statement above, first state your variables in terms of p and q and which variable represents which statement. Then write this statement in symbolic form.

Answer 1

Let
p="The tire is flat"
q="I will have to change it"

The statement in symbolic form is 
p->q   means if p is true, then q, or
"If the tire is flat, then I will have to change it."