Determine Whether the Following Symbolized Argument Is Valid or Invalid

question 60

Short Answer

Determine whether the following symbolized argument is valid or invalid. If invalid, provide a counterexample; if valid, construct a deduction.
P → Q
Q → R
R → S
(P → S) → (Q → ~P)
~P/∴ ~Q

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