1. P OR (Q AND R)
2. P → R
These two are given. And goal to prove is R.
By those two given formulas, is R OR (Q AND R) valid?
This is my approach:
1. P OR (Q AND R) - Given
2. P → R - Given
3. R OR (Q AND R) - If it's valid, what's the reason for this?
4. R OR R - Simplification, 3
5. R - Simplification, 4
Please correct me if my approach is wrong.
It's invalid, because $P \lor (Q \land R)$ if $Q \land R$, regardless if $P$ or $\lnot P$.
One way to prove it would be the following: