How Do I Apply Natural Deduction to These Logic Problems?

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This discussion focuses on applying natural deduction to specific logic problems involving premises and conclusions. The user presents four sets of premises and conclusions, seeking assistance in deriving the conclusions using natural deduction techniques. Key logical constructs mentioned include implications, conjunctions, and disjunctions. The community emphasizes the importance of showing progress in problem-solving to facilitate effective assistance.

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  • Understanding of natural deduction principles
  • Familiarity with logical operators such as conjunction (∧), disjunction (∨), and negation (¬)
  • Knowledge of implications and equivalences in propositional logic
  • Experience with formal proof techniques in logic
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  • Study the rules of natural deduction, including introduction and elimination rules for logical connectives
  • Practice solving similar logic problems using natural deduction
  • Explore resources on propositional logic to strengthen foundational knowledge
  • Engage with online forums or study groups focused on formal logic and proof techniques
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Hello guys,

I really need help from you about natural deduction. I just can't get to solve theses problems. Can anyone give me the solutions ? I've been trying for hours... Thanks a lot !

Premise 1 : B,
Premise 2 : C→(¬B∨A)
Premise 3: ¬C→¬(A∨B)
Conclusion : A≡C

____

Premise 1: (A∨B)∨C
Premise 2 : ¬B∧¬C
Conclusion : A

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Premise : ¬(A ∨ B)
Conclusion : ¬A ∧ ¬B

_____

Premise : ¬A ∧ ¬B
Conclusion : ¬(A ∨ B)
Thank you so much !
 
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Hello, and welcome to MHB, TremblayFil! (Wave)

We ask that our users show their progress (work thus far or thoughts on how to begin) when posting questions. This way our helpers can see where you are stuck or may be going astray and will be able to post the best help possible without potentially making a suggestion which you have already tried, which would waste your time and that of the helper.

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Can you post what you have done so far?
 
TremblayFil said:
Hello guys,

I really need help from you about natural deduction. I just can't get to solve theses problems. Can anyone give me the solutions ? I've been trying for hours... Thanks a lot !

Premise 1 : B,
Premise 2 : C→(¬B∨A)
Premise 3: ¬C→¬(A∨B)
Conclusion : A≡C

____

Premise 1: (A∨B)∨C
Premise 2 : ¬B∧¬C
Conclusion : A

____

Premise : ¬(A ∨ B)
Conclusion : ¬A ∧ ¬B

_____

Premise : ¬A ∧ ¬B
Conclusion : ¬(A ∨ B)
Thank you so much !
What are the rules you are given to prove the above??
 

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