Example of A Proof
Prove: .
Proof:
| Number | Formula | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypothesis | |
| 2 | Hypothesis | |
| 3 | Universal instantiation | |
| 4 | From (1) and (3) by Modus ponens | |
| 5 | Universal instantiation | |
| 6 | From (2) and (5) by Modus ponens | |
| 7 | From (6) and (4) by Modus ponens | |
| 8 | From (7) by Generalization | |
| 9 | Summary of (1) through (8) | |
| 10 | From (9) by Deduction theorem | |
| 11 | From (10) by Deduction theorem |
In this proof, Universal generalization was used in step 8. The Deduction theorem was applicable in steps 10 and 11 because the formulas being moved have no free variables.
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