Proof by Cases/Formulation 2/Reverse Implication
Theorem
- $\vdash \paren {\paren {p \lor q} \implies r} \implies \paren {\paren {p \implies r} \land \paren {q \implies r} }$
Proof
By the tableau method of natural deduction:
| Line | Pool | Formula | Rule | Depends upon | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $\paren {p \lor q} \implies r$ | Assumption | (None) | ||
| 2 | 1 | $\paren {p \implies r} \land \paren {q \implies r}$ | Sequent Introduction | 1 | Proof by Cases: Formulation 1: Reverse Implication | |
| 3 | $\paren {\paren {p \lor q} \implies r} \implies \paren {\paren {p \implies r} \land \paren {q \implies r} }$ | Rule of Implication: $\implies \II$ | 1 – 2 | Assumption 1 has been discharged |
$\blacksquare$