Determine whether the following symbolized argument is valid or invalid. If invalid, provide a counterexample; if valid, construct a deduction.(Q & R) ? P(R ? P) ? SQ/? S

What will be an ideal response?


Valid. The deduction could look like this:

1. (Q & R) ? P
2. (R ? P) ? S
3. Q/? S
4. Q ? (R ? P) 1, EXPORT
5. R ? P 3,4 MP
6. S 2,5 MP

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