Translate the following argument into symbolic form

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Translate the following argument into symbolic form. State clearly what each of the propositions are

I walk and I cycle and I run. If I do not stay at home I cycle or I run. I do not cycle therefore I stay at home.

naming the simple propositions

p: I walk q: I cycle r: I run s: I stay at home

I have tried my hands quite a few times but its not working out . hopefully someone can help

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  1. $p \wedge q \wedge r$
  2. $\neg s \rightarrow (q \vee r)$
  3. $\neg q \rightarrow s$.

I hope this helps. Perhaps there's a different style you're supposed to use.

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Hints:

Symbol for and

$\land$

Symbol for or

$\lor$

Symbol for not/negation

$\neg$

Symbol for If A then B/ A implies B /A therefore B

$A \implies B$

Symbol for therefore

$\therefore$

You may use implies in place of therefore if you wish.