Determine whether the following symbolized argument is valid or invalid. If invalid, provide a counterexample; if valid, construct a deduction.(I ? K) & MM ? (K ? W)~W/? ~K

What will be an ideal response?


Valid. The deduction could look like this:

1. (I ? K) & M
2. M ? (K ? W)
3. ~W/? ~K
4. (M & K) ? W 2, EXPORT
5. ~(M & K) 3,4, MT
6. ~M v ~K 5, DEM
7. M 1, SIM
8. ~K 6,7, DA

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