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This rule is used to introduce an OR formula into a proof by using an existing formula in the proof as one side of the OR formula
and a formula the user enters for the other side. (the user must enter a formula that uses only relation symbols, function symbols
or constants that are in the signature of the box you are working in), or when used backwards to extract a sub formula of an OR formula
to use as a goal.
To use it forwards:
- select both an empty line and click on Or Introduction.
- then select the line containing the formula you wish to use as one side of the OR formula (this line must be in scope of the empty line).
- choose when asked the side of the OR statement you want the selected formula to appear on left or right.
- next enter the formula you wish to appear on the other side of the OR formula.
- the OR formula will be added as a new line to your proof
To use it backwards:
- select both the goal line in your proof or box (this line must be an OR formula) and Or Introduction.
- when prompted choose the side of the formula you wish to extract as your new goal.
- the sub formula will appear as a new goal line.
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