1. S ⊃ (L • M) 2. M ⊃ (L ⊃ R) / S ⊃ R |3. S assumption for conditional proof |4. L • M 1,3, modus ponens |5. M • L 4, commutation |6. M 5, simplification |7. L ⊃ R 2,6, modus ponens |8. L 4, simplification |9. R 7,8, modus ponens 10. S ⊃ R lines 3-9 for conditional proof Edwin
Number | Statement | Line(s) Used | Reason |
1 | S --> (L & M) | ||
2 | M --> (L --> R) | ||
:. | S --> R | ||
3 | (M & L) --> R | 2 | Exportation |
4 | (L & M) --> R | 3 | Commutation |
5 | S --> R | 1, 4 | Hypothetical Syllogism |