How can I make a tautological conclusion from these premises?

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The discussion centers on a logical proof involving premises and a conclusion. The premises are Cube(a) v Cube(b), Dodec(c) v Dodec(d), and ~Cube(a) v ~Dodec(c). The goal is to derive the conclusion Cube(b) v Dodec(d) by adding a tautological sentence. One participant suggests using the material conditional and destructive dilemma, indicating that from ~Cube(a) leading to Cube(b) and ~Dodec(c) leading to Dodec(d), the conclusion can be reached. However, they also explore an alternative approach that involves a more complex tautology, demonstrating that the logical relationships among the premises ultimately support the conclusion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding logical implications and tautologies in constructing valid arguments.
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I am in needof help with the following problem:

Premises : Cube(a) v Cube(b)
Dodec(c) v Dodec(d)
~Cube(a) v ~Dodec(c)

Conclusion: Cube(b) v Dodec(d)


I need to add a sentence to the proof that is tautalogical consequence of two of the premises. I just can't see how to make such a deduction. Any help would be much appreciated
 
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well it's quite immediate if take into account material conditional and destructive dillema:
~cube(a)->cube(b)
~dodec(c)->dodec(d)
~Cube(a) v ~Dodec(c)
so from DD you get the conclusion.
but let's say for the sake of argument that you can't use it here, so:
so what about ((Cube(a)vCube(b))->(Dodec(c)vDodec(d))->(~Cube(a)v~Dodec(c))->(Cube(b)vDodec(d))
you only need to check that then next thing is a tautology, quite long:
((~P->Q)->(~R->S)->(P->R)->(~Q->~S))
but as you might see it's all equivalent.
 
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