Determine whether the following symbolized argument is valid or invalid. If invalid, provide a counterexample; if valid, construct a deduction.(P v Q) ? (C & D)~C/? ~Q

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Valid. The deduction could look like this:

1. (P v Q) ? (C & D)
2. ~C/? ~Q
3. ~C v ~D 2, ADD
4. ~(C & D) 3, DEM
5. ~(P v Q) 1,4, MT
6. ~P & ~Q 5, DEM
7. ~Q 6, SIM

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