A formula provable without is a tautology

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The discussion centers on proving that if a formula A is provable without the use of substitution axioms, nonlogical axioms, equality and identity axioms, and the \exists-introduction rule, then A is a tautology. Participants suggest starting the proof by considering tautologies and using propositional axioms to derive new tautologies. The method of mathematical induction is proposed as a potential approach to establish the proof for all n-step proofs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the implications of each axiom in relation to tautologies.

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How can I prove that:

If a formula [tex]A[/tex] is provable without use of substitution axioms, nonlogical axioms, equality and identity axioms, and the [tex]\exists[/tex]-introduction rule, than [tex]A[/tex] is a tautology.

I try to act this way: consider a tautology A and show that using propositional axioms I get another tautology, and that if the hypothesis of a rule are tautologies then also the conclusion is a tautology. But I don't know wether it is the correct way or not.
Anyone can help me?
 
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A good way to start might be by induction

If your proof is one step then what can A possibly be?

Then if it's true for all proofs of less than or equal to n steps... for an n+1 step proof how would you proceed?
 

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