p.77, icon at Example 6 #1. The proposition (¬q^(p → q)) →¬p is a tautology, as the reader can check. It is the basis for the rule of inference modus tollens: ר קר Suppose we are given the propositions: “If the class finishes Chapter 2, then they have a quiz” and “The class does not have a quiz." Find a conclusion that can be drawn using modus tollens.

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Suppose we are given the propositions: “If the class finishes Chapter 2, then they have a quiz” and “The class does not
have a quiz." Find a conclusion that can be drawn using modus tollens.
Transcribed Image Text:p.77, icon at Example 6 #1. The proposition (¬q^(p → q)) →¬p is a tautology, as the reader can check. It is the basis for the rule of inference modus tollens: ר קר Suppose we are given the propositions: “If the class finishes Chapter 2, then they have a quiz” and “The class does not have a quiz." Find a conclusion that can be drawn using modus tollens.
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