This rule allows you to introduce an exists formula into your proof from a formula you have already shown (usually containing a closed term you substitute the new exists variable for), or when used backwards allows you get a new goal line from a THERE EXISTS goal line by substituting the variable in it for a closed term (that is already in the box's signature).
To use this rule forwards:
- select an empty line and click on There Exists Introduction
- select an formula line in the scope of the empty line containing a non-variable term.
- then you can either:
- when prompted enter the formula you want to derive. This will then be checked and added if it can be derived via There Exists Introduction.
OR
- press OK to the first dialogue box that appears (asking you to enter a formula) and enter the term you wish to substitute in the next dialogue followed by the variable name you wish to use.
- a new THERE EXISTS line will then be added to the proof provided the values you entered in step 3 were valid.
To use this rule backwards:
- select the THERE EXISTS goal line and click on There Exists Introduction.
- when prompted enter the term you wish to substitute the variable for in the formula, this term must be in the goal line's signature.
- a new goal line will be added to your proof consisting of the THERE EXISTS formula's sub formula with the variable substituted for the term you entered.
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