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

What will be an ideal response?


Invalid.

P = F
Q = T
R = T
S = T

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