Can Logical Inference Rules Prove This Propositional Argument?

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Homework Statement


For each of the premise-conclusion pairs below, give a valid step-by-step argument ( proof ) along with the name of the inference rule used in each step

premise { ¬ p → r ∧ ¬ s , t → s , u → ¬p , ¬w , u ∨ w } conclusion : ¬t ∨ w

Homework Equations



All the inference rules, Modus ponens, Modus tollens, etc...

The Attempt at a Solution



[/B]I tried by using the w term but it didn't work so I did this:

1) u → ¬ p Prmise
2) ¬p → r ∧ ¬s ass
3) u → r ∧ ¬ s

However I seem stuck
 
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you're allowed to re-use ¬w>?