Premise: 1. (L ≡ N) ⊃ C 2. (L ≡ N) ∨ (P ⊃ ~E) 3. ~E ⊃ C 4. ~C Conclusion: ~P
Number | Statement | Line(s) Used | Reason |
1 | (L ≡ N) ⊃ C | ||
2 | (L ≡ N) v (P ⊃ ~E) | ||
3 | ~E ⊃ C | ||
4 | ~C | ||
:. | ~P | ||
5 | ~(L ≡ N) | 1,4 | Modus Tollens |
6 | P ⊃ ~E | 2,5 | Disjunctive Syllogism |
7 | ~(~E) | 3,4 | Modus Tollens |
8 | E | 7 | Double Negation |
9 | ~P | 6,8 | Modus Tollens |