Help with indirect logic proof please

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To prove p→q using the provided axioms, the contrapositive approach is recommended. Starting with A1, p leads to ~y, but since there is no direct implication from ~y, the contrapositive of A5 is utilized to derive ~r. This connects to A2, which states that ~r leads to q, allowing the conclusion of q from the derived implications. The proof effectively demonstrates the relationship between the axioms and the desired conclusion.
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Using the five axioms below prove: p→q

A1: p→~y
A2: ~r→q
A3: p→~z
A4: x→ q or z
A5: r→x or y

Do I have to take the contrapositive of some of the axioms to begin this proof?
 
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Yes, that would be the simplest thing to do. The very first "axiom" gives you p-> ~y but there is no "~y-> " so you cannot continue directly. However, you do have "A5: r->x or y which has contrapositive ~(x or y)= (~x) and (~y)->~r and then both "A2: ~r-> q" and "A4: x-> q or z".
 
Am I on the right track with this?

Conclusions Justifications
1. p Given
2. ~z or ~y All cases
3. ~z Case 1
4. ~x A4
5. ~r A5
6. q A2
 
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