SOLUTION: Solve the following using rules of replacement: R ∨ V , R → (H ∧ S), V → (H ∧ N) ∴ H ∧ (S ∨ N)

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Question 996083: Solve the following using rules of replacement:
R ∨ V , R → (H ∧ S), V → (H ∧ N) ∴ H ∧ (S ∨ N)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
NumberStatementLines UsedReason
1R v V
2R --> (H & S)
3V --> (H & N)
:.H & (S v N)
4[ R --> (H & S) ] & [ V --> (H & N) ]2,3Conj
5(H & S) v (H & N)4,1CD
6H & (S v N)5Dist

Acronyms/Abbreviations used
CD = Constructive Dilemma
Conj = Conjunction
Dist = Distribution

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