Automatic Theorem Proving [2] has been of interest for the computer scientist’s right from

the dawn of computers [5,6]. Automated theorem proving (ATP) or automated deduction is a
subfield of automated computerized reasoning[3,4] & mathematical [8,9] logict[13,14] deals
with the development of computer programs that show that some statements often called
conjecture is a logical consequence of a set of statements called Axioms & Hypotheses. The
language in which the conjecture, hypotheses & axioms generally known as Formulae are
written in a first order logic. This language allows precise & unique formal statements of the
necessary information, which can then be manipulated by an ATP system. This formality
(structure) is the underlying strength of ATP where there is no ambiguity in the statements of
the problem, as is often the case when using a natural language such as English. Users have to
describe the problem at hand precisely and accurately, & this process in itself can lead to a
clear understanding & perception of the problem domain, thus in turn allows a user to
formulate their problem appropriately for submission to an ATP system.

Programmed Theorem Proving [2] has been of enthusiasm for the PC researcher's privilege from
the beginning of PCs [5,6]. Robotized hypothesis demonstrating (ATP) or mechanized conclusion
is a subfield of mechanized modernized reasoning[3,4] and scientific [8,9] logict[13,14] manages
the improvement of PC programs that show that a few explanations frequently called guess is a
coherent result of a lot of proclamations called Axioms and Hypotheses. The language where the
guess, speculations and adages for the most part known as Formulae are written in a first
request rationale. This language permits exact and one of a kind conventional articulations of the
essential data, which would then be able to be controlled by an ATP framework. This convention
(structure) is the hidden quality of ATP where there is no vagueness in the announcements of
the issue, as is frequently the situation when utilizing a characteristic language, for example,
English. Clients need to depict the current issue exactly and precisely, and this procedure in itself
can prompt a reasonable comprehension and view of the issue area, consequently thus enables
a client to detail their concern fittingly for accommodation to an ATP framework.

The proofs produced by an ATP system describes how & why the conjecture follows from the
axioms & hypotheses, in a manner that can be understood & agreed upon by everyone, even
other computer programs. The proof output may not be a convincing argument that the
conjecture is a logical consequence of the axioms & hypotheses. It often also describes a
process that may be implemented to solve some problems.

ATP systems are exceedingly and enormously powerful computer programs, capable of solving
immensely different problems. Because of this extremely capability, their application &
operation sometimes needs to be guided by an expert in the domain of application, in order to
solve problems in a reasonable amount of time. Therefore ATP is thus a technology very suited
to situations and places where a clear thinking domain expert can interact & engage with a
powerful tool, to solve interesting & facinating deep problems.

The verifications created by an ATP framework portrays how and why the guess follows from the
maxims and theories, in a way that can be comprehended and settled upon by everybody,
significantly other PC programs. The evidence yield may not be a persuading contention that the
guess is a coherent outcome of the aphorisms and speculations. It frequently likewise depicts a
procedure that might be executed to tackle a few issues.

ATP frameworks are exceedingly and massively amazing PC programs, equipped for taking care
of gigantically various issues. Due to this very ability, their application and activity some of the
time should be guided by a specialist in the space of utilization, so as to take care of issues in a
sensible measure of time. In this way ATP is consequently an innovation exceptionally fit to
circumstances and spots where an unwavering discernment space master can collaborate and
connect with an amazing asset, to take care of intriguing and facinating profound issues.

Logic is a science analyzing the standards & principles of reasoning and valid inferences [1]. It
is about the validity of arguments, consistency among statements, propositions and matter of
truth & falsehood. In formal experience it is concerned only with the form of arguments,
principles of valid reasoning, deduction & good judgment . It deals with the concept of reality
in an abstract sense. Automated deduction is involved with the mechanization of formal
reasoning, following the laws of logic.

Rationale is a science breaking down the gauges and standards of thinking and legitimate
inductions [1]. It is about the legitimacy of contentions, consistency among explanations,
recommendations and matter of truth and deception. In formal experience it is concerned
distinctly with the type of contentions, standards of legitimate thinking, reasoning and decision
making ability . It manages the idea of reality in a unique sense. Computerized conclusion is
associated with the automation of formal thinking, adhering to the laws of rationale.

Natural languages such as English are very expressive, able delicate nuances of human
thought and emotion. They have the expressive power to carry information, but they are
aditionally ambiguous and imprecise. Often the perception of the reader or listener depends
not solely on what is written, but also on extra information and ride that is assumed. In
Shakespeare, Macbeth's expression of the bleakness of existence of life following the death of
his wife:

“to-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, creeps in this petty pace from day to day”
is effortlessly understood via most English speakers but would be very tough for a computer
programmed with an English dictionary and a set of grammar regulations to comprehend.

Formal languages were developed as a capability of expressing arguments and mathematical

theorems in an unambiguous way[3,4]. Assumptions or premises are all explicitly stated. The
steps of the argument or proof need to comply with defined policies to attain a conclusion.
Though exclusive proofs may additionally be produced by way of the preference of distinctive
regulations or a exclusive ordering of the premises, a constant set of premises need to by no
means produce contradictory conclusions. In general, logical languages sacrifice expressive
strength for ease of proof finding. If the language is restrained sufficiently, proofs may be
located in a deterministic manner however the conjectures that may additionally be written in
the language are limited.

Regular dialects, for example, English are expressive, capable fragile subtleties of human idea
and feeling. They have the expressive capacity to convey data, however they are aditionally
questionable and uncertain. Frequently the view of the peruser or audience depends not
exclusively on what is composed, yet in addition on additional data and ride that is expected. In
Shakespeare, Macbeth's demeanor of the hopelessness of presence of life following the passing
of his better half:

"to-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, sneaks in this unimportant pace from everyday"

is easily comprehended by means of most English speakers yet would be extreme for a PC
modified with an English word reference and a lot of language guidelines to fathom.

Formal dialects were created as a capacity of communicating contentions and scientific

hypotheses in an unambiguous way[3,4]. Presumptions or premises are for the most part
unequivocally expressed. The means of the contention or evidence need to consent to
characterized arrangements to accomplish an end. In spite of the fact that elite evidences may
moreover be delivered by method for the inclination of particular guidelines or a restrictive
requesting of the premises, a steady arrangement of premises need to in no way, shape or form
produce opposing ends. When all is said in done, sensible dialects penance expressive quality for
simplicity of evidence finding. In the event that the language is controlled adequately,
verifications might be situated in a deterministic way anyway the guesses that may furthermore
be written in the language are constrained.
 ·0 Well-formed formulae and inference rules
Each logical language has guidelines defining what constitutes proper or well-formed
formulation in that language. For a two conjecture to be proved as an argument it ought to
first be expressed as a properly shaped components[16,17] (WFF). The proving of an
argument additionally requires inference rules. Rules of inference are relationships between
units of well-formed formulae. A proof may also begin with a set of premises or axioms
which are converted by way of a collection of purposes of inference rules to a closing set
which carries the statement. In realistic proof structures it is regularly simpler to
demonstrate that the negation of a statement is inconsistent with the initial axioms.
·1 Propositional logic CONNECTIVIES
The most restricted or lowest level logical language is that of propositional logic. The simple
unit of the language is the proposition, which is a assertion that is either proper or false
however can't be each at a time. Propositions may also be joined through conjunctions
(logical “AND”) or disjunctions (logical “OR”) moreover the negation (logical “NOT”) of a
proposition is permissible and given an suitable symbol.
Other logical statements such as implication may additionally be expressed in terms of
disjunctions, conjunctions and negation. As logic is no longer worried with the propositions
themselves, solely in their fact or falsehood and what this implies for the fact or falsehood of
logical sentences, they are commonly labeled as single letters or numbered variables. Thus a
proposition may additionally be a announcement such as the basic “all men are mortal” or
it may symbolize a bit
(1, 0) price in a digital circuit. Well-formed formulae in propositional sense may
additionally be defined inductively. Firstly propositions may also be considered as variables
over the area represented by way of the set {1, 0}, the place 1 represents authentic and zero
represents false.

⦁ Well-framed formulae and deduction rules

Each legitimate language has rules characterizing what comprises appropriate or well-shaped
definition in that language. For a two guess to be demonstrated as a contention it should initially
be communicated as an appropriately formed components[16,17] (WFF). The demonstrating of a
contention moreover requires surmising rules. Rules of derivation are connections between
units of well-shaped formulae. A proof may likewise start with a lot of premises or maxims which
are changed over by method for an assortment of motivations behind deduction rules to an end
set which conveys the announcement. In practical verification structures it is routinely less
difficult to exhibit that the refutation of an announcement is conflicting with the underlying
aphorisms.

⦁ Propositional rationale CONNECTIVIES

The most confined or least level intelligent language is that of propositional rationale. The
straightforward unit of the language is the suggestion, which is an attestation that is either
legitimate or bogus anyway can't be each at once. Suggestions may likewise be joined through
conjunctions (consistent "AND") or disjunctions (coherent "OR") in addition the nullification
(intelligent "NOT") of a recommendation is reasonable and given an appropriate image.

Other legitimate articulations, for example, suggestion may also be communicated as far as
disjunctions, conjunctions and refutation. As rationale is never again stressed with the
suggestions themselves, exclusively in their reality or misrepresentation and what this infers for
the reality or deception of coherent sentences, they are normally named as single letters or
numbered factors. Consequently a suggestion may furthermore be a declaration, for example,
the fundamental "all men are mortal" or it might symbolize a piece

(1, 0) cost in a computerized circuit. Well-framed formulae in propositional sense may also be
characterized inductively. Right off the bat recommendations may likewise be considered as
factors over the region spoke to by method for the set {1, 0}, the spot 1 speaks to genuine and
zero speaks to bogus.

A proposition is a properly well formed formula

If ɸ is a well formed formula then so is

~ ɸ (NOT ɸ)
If ɸ and ψ are well formed formulae then so are the conjunction
ɸ ˄ ψ (ɸ AND ψ)
the disjunction
ɸ ˅ ψ (ɸ OR ψ)
the implication
ɸ→ψ

and the equivalence ɸ↔ψ

The equivalence ɸ ↔ ψ can be expressed as a conjunction of two implications:

(ɸ → ψ) ˄ (ψ → ɸ)

The implication ɸ → ψ can be expressed as the disjunction

~ɸ˅ψ
A well-formed formula may additionally be transformed to one of numerous ordinary
forms. The most common such shape is conjunctive normal form. Conjunctive normal form
consists of a conjunction of clauses every of which is a disjunction of literals where a literal
is a proposition or the negation of a proposition
A conjecture expressed as a nicely formed formula might also be valid, satisfiable or
inconsistent. A valid components is proper for all values of the constituent propositions. A
easy example of a valid formula is (A V ~A). A satisfiable components is authentic for some
undertaking of values to the constituent propositions (or variables). A formulation is
inconsistent if it is false for all values, so if a formulation is legitimate its negation will be
inconsistent.
An easy instance of an inconsistent method is (A˄~A).
Syntax, semantics, interpretations, valuations and models
The well-formed formulae (wffs) defined earlier are truly regulations bearing on to the
syntax of symbols. Inference regulations grant a grammar for syntactical manipulation of
formulae. For logic to be useful, which means or semantics must be attached to the symbols.
Restricted to be first order logic, an interpretation is a mapping of function symbols to
specific features and predicate symbols to particular family members (over a particular
domain). A valuation is an task of values (specific contributors of the domain set) to each
variable. A combination of an interpretation and a valuation is a mode.
·2 Validity, consistency and inconsistency.
A formula is valid if it is proper beneath all interpretations. A set of formulae are constant if
there is a mannequin which makes them true. A set of formulae is inconsistent if there is no
model for which they are true.
In general, proving a formula Ψ
from a set of axioms ɸ1 ˄…..˄ ɸn
is equivalent to demonstrating that
ɸ1 ˄…..˄ ɸn → ψ
is valid, but this is equivalent to there being no interpretation in which its negation

~ (ɸ1 ˄…..˄ ɸn → ψ)
holds, that is
ɸ1 ˄…..˄ ɸn ˄ ~ψ

has no model or is inconsistent.

In practical terms it is frequently more easy to show the inconsistency of the negation of the
components with the axioms than it is to exhibit the validity of the un-negated formula.

A suggestion is an appropriately all around shaped equation

In the event that ɸ is an all around shaped equation, at that point so is

~ ɸ (NOT ɸ)

In the event that ɸ and ψ are all around shaped formulae, at that point so are the combination

ɸ ˄ ψ (ɸ AND ψ)
the disjunction

ɸ ˅ ψ (ɸ OR ψ)

the suggestion

ɸ→ψ

what's more, the comparability ɸ ↔ ψ

The comparability ɸ ↔ ψ can be communicated as a combination of two ramifications:

(ɸ → ψ) ˄ (ψ →ɸ)

The suggestion ɸ → ψ can be communicated as the disjunction

~ɸ˅ψ

A well-shaped equation may moreover be changed to one of various customary structures.

The most widely recognized such shape is conjunctive typical structure. Conjunctive typical
structure comprises of a combination of statements everything about is a disjunction of
literals where an exacting is a recommendation or the nullification of a suggestion

A guess communicated as a pleasantly shaped equation would likewise be substantial,

satisfiable or conflicting. A legitimate parts is appropriate for all estimations of the
constituent suggestions. A simple case of a legitimate equation is (A V ~A). A satisfiable
parts is valid for some endeavor of qualities to the constituent recommendations (or
factors). A detailing is conflicting in the event that it is bogus for all qualities, so if a plan is
genuine its refutation will be conflicting.

A simple example of a conflicting strategy is (A˄~A).

Language structure, semantics, translations, valuations and models

The well-shaped formulae (wffs) characterized prior are genuinely guidelines bearing on to
the sentence structure of images. Deduction guidelines award a syntax for grammatical
control of formulae. For rationale to be helpful, which means or semantics must be
appended to the images. Confined to be first request rationale, an understanding is a
mapping of capacity images to explicit highlights and predicate images to specific relatives
(over a specific area). A valuation is an undertaking of qualities (explicit givers of the space
set) to every factor. A blend of an elucidation and a valuation is a mode.

⦁ Validity, consistency and irregularity.

A recipe is substantial in the event that it is legitimate underneath all elucidations. A lot of
formulae are consistent if there is a mannequin which makes them genuine. A lot of
formulae is conflicting if there is no model for which they are valid.

When all is said in done, demonstrating a recipe Ψ

from a lot of maxims ɸ1 ˄… ..˄ ɸn

is identical to showing that

ɸ1 ˄… ..˄ ɸn → ψ

is legitimate, yet this is equal to there being no elucidation in which its refutation
~ (ɸ1 ˄… ..˄ ɸn → ψ)

holds, that is

ɸ1 ˄… ..˄ ɸn ˄ ~ψ

has no model or is conflicting.

In useful terms it is as often as possible all the more simple to show the irregularity of the
invalidation of the parts with the adages than it is to display the legitimacy of the un-
discredited equation.

·3 SOUNDNESS AND COMPLETENESS

A logical device is sound if for any proof that is syntactically valid the semantics of the
premises and the conclusion agree in all interpretations. Informally it is a assertion that
following the regulations of inference will lead to a correct proof in all circumstances.
Completeness is complementary to soundness: it is the property that any right theorem can
be mentioned syntactically inside the system. Propositional logic is whole as the fact table
for any well-formed method can be constructed from the reality tables of its constituent
parts, and any such reality desk will be finite (though exponentially giant in the wide variety
of variables). First order logic is also entire however the proof is extra involved. It should be
recognized that completeness is not equivalent to decidability. For a system to be decidable
there ought to be an algorithm that will prove or disprove any conjecture within a finite
wide variety of steps.
·4 IX. PROOF PROCESS
The starting factor of a proof is a set of axioms which are assumed to be authentic and a
conjecture which, if proved, will become a theorem. There are then two usual approaches.
One is to find a chain of logical inferences connecting some or all the axioms to the
conjecture. The different is to negate the conjecture, add it to the axioms and then show
there is a chain of inferences that lead to a contradiction. If the negation of the conjecture is
inconsistent with the axioms then the original conjecture is valid (true for all fashions or
values of variables inside it). The former method is used in natural deduction. The latter
strategy is used in resolution based totally theorem provers and different automated
reasoning system.
 ·5 DEDUCTIVE SYSTEM
Logic deductive system consists of a language [1]. The language consists of a countable set S of symbols referred
to as the alphabet, and a set of well-formed formulation (wffs), which are finite sequences of symbols that are
constructed from S the use of well-defined rules called formation rules. The collection of all wffs that can be
constructed from S using the formation guidelines is known as a language on S. The proof concept of common
sense defines the expressions that are provable (derivable) in the logic. It consists of a subset of wffs known as
axioms, and a finite set of members of the family Rl, R2 ...Rn on wffs, referred to as inference rules. An inference
rule Ri maps a non-empty set of wffs, called the premises of Ri to a single wff, known as the conclusion of Ri. A
proof is a sequence of wffs A1, A2,.....,Am such that each Ai is either an axiom or a outcome of some of the
previous wffs by means of virtue of one of the inference rules. A theorem is a wff A such that there is a proof, the
closing wff of which is A. Such a proof is referred to as a proof of A. In the model concept of logic, meanings are
assigned to the expressions of the sense (logic) and then the expressions are examined to see if they are real or
false. Interpretations provide meaning to all symbols and, subsequently, to all wffs in the language of the logic.
Based on the values assigned by way of an interpretation to the variables of a wff, the wff is stated to be actual or
false. A wff that is real in all interpretations is known as logically legitimate whilst a wff that is false in all
interpretations is referred to as unsatisfiable. The sense (logic) is stated to be sound if every theorem in it can be
proven to be logically valid, whilst it is said to be complete if each and every logically legitimate wff in it can be
derived as a theorem.
·6 PROPOSITION LOGIC
The rules of sense (logic) give precise meaning to mathematical statements. These policies
are used to distinguish between valid and invalid mathematical arguments. Besides the
significance of good judgment in perception mathematical reasoning, logic has several
applications to information compter science. The guidelines are used in the sketch of
computer circuits, the development of system programs, and the verification of the
correctness of programs. A proposition is a declarative sentence (that is, a sentence that
pronounces a fact) that is both real or false, however no longer both.Letters are used to
denote propositional variables (or declaration variables), that is, variables that characterize
propositions. The conventional letters used for propositional variables are p, q, r, s.. so on
The area of good judgment that offers with propositions is referred to as the propositional
calculus (PC) or propositional common sense (PL).
·7 SYNTAX OF PROPOSITIONAL LOGIC
Syntax of propositional judgment defines the allowable Sentences. A sentence can be Atomic
Sentence or Complex Sentecne. Atomic Sentence can be true, false or it can be a symbol.
Symbol itself are alphabetic letters. Complex Sentence can be negation of sentence,
conjunction or disjunction between two sentences, or implication or bi-implication between
two sentences as constructed from simple sentences using five connectives.
Sentence → Atomic Sentence|Complex Sentence
Atomic Sentence →True |False |Symbol

Sentence → Atomic Sentence| Complex Sentence

Atomic Sentence → True |False |Symbol
Symbol → P| Q|R|
Complex Sentence → ~ Sentence
| (Sentence ˄ Sentence)
| (Sentence ˅ Sentence)
| (Sentence → Sentence)
| (Sentence ↔ Sentence)

·8 SEMATICS OF PROPOSITIONAL LOGIC

The semantics of propositional logic defines the rules for finding out the truth value of a
sentence with recognize to a unique model. A model honestly fixes the fact cost as -true or
false for each and every proposition symbol. If the sentence in the information base make
use of the proposition symbols like P, Q, R. With three symbols there are 2 3 =8 feasible
models.
The semantics of propositional logic specifies how to compute the truth price of any
sentence, given a model. This is done recursively. All sentences are developed from atomic
sentences along with five connectives.
·9 The Formation Rules of Propositional Logic
The smallest expression in proposition logic is the term. A term is a constant symbol, or a
proportional variable symbol. An atomic formula is a term or symbol of arity n applied to n
terms. The set of well-formed formulas (wffs) of proposition logic is inductively defined as
follows.
1. Every atomic formula is a wffs.
2. If A and B are wffs then so are.

(~A), (A ˄ B), (A v B), (A → B)

·10 The Axioms of Propositional Logic
For any well formed formulae A, B, and C in proposition logic, the following are the
(logical) axioms of proposition logic
1. A → (B →A).
2. (A→ (B →C)) → ((A →B) → (A → C))
3. (~B →~ A) → ((~B →A) →B)
·11 The Inference Rules IN Propositional Logic
1. From A → B and A conclude B. ‘Modus Ponens’ or MP
2. From (A → B) and (B → C) concludes (A → C). ‘Hypothetical Syllogism’.
·12 Elements of a Theorem Prover
·13 Knowledge Representation Language
·14 The automated theorem prover must have a language that is capable of representing
the information relating to the problem at hand. The language ought to also be able to
represent the required facts, relationships and concepts in a clear and unambiguous manner
.The Clause language represents well-formed formulas (wffs) through changing them
into[18] and clauses Natural Deduction[10-12] illustration handled nicely shaped formulas
(wffs) in their original form.
The easiest logic language we pick out to symbolize theorems, arguments, and statistics is
proposition language.
·15 Inference Rules
·16 The prover also needs inference guidelines which enable it to draw conclusions. A
single inference rule, at least in practice, will now not work for all kinds of applications.
Resolution inference rule which can be applied to any hassle if that problem can be
represented as a set of clauses. There are also some modified versions of resolution which
are utilized to statements no longer in a clause form, such as the Non-Clause resolution.
Natural deduction theorem provers use inference rules that manipulate the well-formed
formulation (wffs) by introducing and/or eliminating their connectives and/or quantifiers.
·17 Control Strategies
For a theorem prover to be effective, it have to have some strategies to direct the utility of
inference policies towards an splendid goal oriented direction, and some strategies which
avoid their functions to the hassle domain. This is indispensable considering applying the
inference guidelines besides manipulate might also generate a lot of irrelevant records
which might also reason issues in terms of time[9] or space[15]limitation.
Thus control strategy helps to do away with the iterative, recursive and looping nature of
the problems so that effective, environment friendly and fast results are obtained in a brief
span of time.
 ·18 Argument Validation
Example1: Consider the following:
If I look into the sky and I am alert then either I will see the flying saucer or if I am not alert
then I will not see the flying saucer.
Solution: Let
A stands for ‘I look into the Sky’
B stands ‘I am alert’
C stands ‘I will see the flying saucer”

A reasonable representation for this argument in proposition logic is then express as (A ˄ B)

→ (C v (~B→ ~C)).
This formal expression is then given to ATP system and determines its validity (invalidity).

Example2: Are the following statements consistent with each other:

Sales of houses fall off if interest rates rise. Auctioneers are not happy if sales of houses fall
off. Interest rates are rising. Auctioneers are happy.
Solution: Let
S stand for ‘Sales of houses fall off’
R stand for ‘Interest rates rise’
H stand for Auctioneers are happy’
This system can be symbolized as
R→ S
S → ~H
R
H
For consistency it is expressed as (R→ S) ˄ (S → ~H) ˄ R ˄ S and given input to the ATP
system which determine whether it is consistent (inconsistent).

Example3: Consider the following argument:

If the violinist plays the concerto, then crowds will come if the prices are not too high.
If the violinist plays the concerto, the prices will not be too high.
Therefore, if the violinist plays concerto, crowds will come.
Solution: Let
P stand for ‘violinist plays the concerto’
C stand for ‘crowds will come’
H stand for ‘the prices are not too high’
The statement takes the form as
P→ (~H → C)
P→ ~H
P→ C
By negating P → C and check consistency of ((P → (~H → C)) ˄ (P→ ~H) ˄ ~ (P → C) using
ATP system.

Example4: Consider the following argument:

If the Static Rovers win the league, their supporters will be happy.
The supporters will drink too much if they are not happy.
Therefore if the supporters do not drink too much Static Rovers will win the league.

Solution: Let
W stand for ‘Static Rovers will win the league’
 H stand for ‘the supporters will be happy’
D stand for ‘the supporters will drink too much’

W→ H
~H → D
~D → W
This argument is formalized as (W → H) ˄ (~H → D) → (~D → W) and given to ATP system
to determine its validity (invalidity).

Example5: Consider the following argument:

If Jack takes a holiday then Jill will be happy and she will not cry.
Jack will take a holiday and if Jill is happy she will cry.
Therefore Jack will take holiday.

Solution: Let
J stand for ‘Jack will takes a holiday’
H stand for ‘Jill will be happy’
C stand for ‘Jill will cry’
J→ (H → ~C)
J ˄ (H→ C)
J
The validity (invalidity) of (J → (H → ~C)) ˄ (J ˄ (H→ C)) → J can be derived form it
conclusion when given to ATP system.

·19 Resolution in propositional logic

The decision resolution [7] rule in propositional sense is a single valid inference rule that
produces a new clause implied by way of two clauses containing complementary literals. A
literal is a propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Two literals are
stated to be enhances (complements) if one is the negation of the other. The ensuing clause
consists of all the literals that do no longer have complements.
Modus ponens can be considered as a one-of-a-kind case of decision resolution of a one-
literal clause and a two-literal clause as demonstrated like the following ways.
p→ q, p derives q and is equivalent ~p v q, p derives q
For example: p v q, ~p v r derives q v r as p and ~p being complementary to each other
hence cancel out & the outcome is q v r.
·20 Resolving Arguments using Resolution in propositional logic
Example1: Consider the following argument
If this apple is sweet then it is good to eat.
If it is good to eat then I will eat it.
Therefore, if this apple is sweet then I will eat it

Solution: Let

A Stand for ‘Apple is sweet’

B Stand for ‘It is good to eat’
C Stand for ‘I will eat it’
((A→ B) ˄ (B → C)) → (A → C)
Example2: Consider the following argument for its validity (invalidity)
If the president broke the law, then the people were not alert or the cabinet was complaint.
If the cabinet was not complaint, then the people were alert.
The cabinet was complaint. But the president did not break the law.

B Stand for ‘president broke the law

A Stand for ‘people were alert’
C Stand for ‘cabinet was complaint’
B → (~A v C) ˄ (~C → A) ˄ C╞ ~B
This expression is validated by ATP system using Resolution inference rule.
Example3: Consider the following argument for its validity (invalidity)
Prove (P1 v P2 v P3) ˄ (~P2 v P4) ˄ (~P1 v P4) ˄ (~P3 v P4) ╞ P4
Solution: We express the clauses in set notation and number them as:
·21 {P1 , P2 , P3}
·22 {~P2 , P4}
·23 {~P1 P4}
·24 {P1 , P4}
The resolution is carried out as following
·25 {P1 , P3 , P4} from (1) and (2)
·26 {P3 , P4} from (3) and (5)
·27 { P4} from (4) and (6)
We conclude that
(P1 v P2 v P3) ˄ (~P2 v P4) ˄ (~P1 v P4) ˄ (~P3 v P4) ╞ P4
·28 ROLE OF LOGIC IN Combinatorial Search Problems
Combinatorial search problems originate at some point of computer science & in subject of
mathematics, in such variety of areas like code generation & optimization in compilers,
scheduling, network design, database storage and retrieval, cryptography and graph
theory.
Combinatorial search problems have puzzle like nature where a collection of objects ought to
be organized in some way via satisfying given constraints. In Jigsaw puzzle example, the
constraints are bodily arranged in a way that only valid portions suit together. Non-trivial
problems normally have very giant sets of viable solution options which skill discovering
terrific solution is like looking out a needle in haystack. It is this attribute which makes some
combinatorial search issues very hard & challenging to clear up in a reasonable amount of
time. In many cases we supply up i.e.give the aim of looking for most efficient & perfect
answer & concentrate on choosing simply a sensible solution.
A Combinatorial search problem may be rephrased as a Decision Problem- a problem whose
solution is the answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
Example1:
A design graph G= (V, E) is a collection of factors (vertices) v, some of which may be joined
together through edges e. Vertices joined via sides are said to be adjacent.

One selection problem on graph is the 3- coloring problem, given a graph G, is there a 3-
coloring of G? that is, is there an assignment, C of the three colours {RED, GREEN, BLUE}
to the vertices such that no two adjacent vertices have the same colours? It turns out that for,
this graph, the answer is ‘yes’-a 3-colouring of the graph of the graph above is c(v1) =RED,
c(v2)=GREEN, c(v3)=REEN, c(v4)=BLUE.
Given a set of proposition variables and a conjuctive normal form formula ‘C’ over those
variables, can C be satisfied? In other sense, is there a reality project over the variables P
that satisfies formula C?
For example: given P={{p1},{p2,p3}}, a satisfying truth assignment, v, would be v(p1)=true,
v(p2)=true, v(p2)=true, v(p3)=false.
This is known as the satisfiability problem.
It turns out that the 3-colouring problem is very hard and difficult to remedy in general. By
‘difficult & hard means the capacity that it takes is inordinately long to solve non trivial
instances of the problem in general. The study of such problems forms a branch of computer
science known as computational complexity theory. In the so known as theory of NP-
completeness, the inherent intractability of problem can be validated through displaying that
thes cases of the problem are reducible to, or can be converted into, cases of the satisfiability
problem. Propositional sense can play a key function in this process. It is far reach & beyond
the scope to talk about idea of NP-Completeness, but it can be proven that how the 3-
colouring problem is related to satisfiability problem.
Given a diagram graph G= (V, E), create conjuctive norml form formula that determines
whether it is 3-colourable or not. To reap and achieve this it is particular to know what a 3-
colouring problem is? In a 3-colouring, each vertex is assigned exactly one colour and no
edge has the same colour at the both ends.
The method can be proceeded as following:
a) For each vertex Vi, the propositional variables are ri, gi, bi
b) For each vertex Vi, following disjunctions are allowed
ri, v bi, v gi coloured RED or GREEN or BLUE

~ri v ~bi
~ri v ~gi exactly one colour
~bi v ~gi

c) For each edge (i, j), the pair

~ri v ~rj
~bi v ~gj not sane colour at both ends
~gi v ~gj

The clauses from parts (b) and (c) are anded together to obtain one formula.
This formula is only satisfiable if there is 3-colouring of the graph.
The example1 of graph given can be transformed into following formula set.

{{r1, b1, g1}, {~r1, ~b1},{~r1, ~g1},{~b1, ~g1},

{r2, b2, g2}, {~r2, ~b2}, {~r2, ~g2}, {~b2, ~g2},
{r3, b3, g3}, {~r3, ~b3}, {~r3, ~g3}, {~b3, ~g3},
{r4, b4, g4}, {~r4, ~b4}, {~r4, ~g4}, {~b4, ~g4},
{~r1, ~r2}, {~b1, ~b2}, {~g1, ~g2},
{~r1, ~r3}, {~b1, ~b3}, {~g1, ~g3},
{~r1, ~r4}, {~b1, ~b4}, {~g1, ~g4},
{~r2, ~r4}, {~b2, ~b4}, {~g2, ~g4},
{~r3, ~r4}, {~b3, ~b4}, {~g3, ~g4}}

This formula can be checked, tested and examined for satisfiability by applying resolution
inference regulation and policy.

From this example1, it is concluded that propositional logic is expressive enough to formalize
any combinatorial search problem which can be very hard in terms of space and time
complexity. In other words given a combinatorial search problem, like a 3-colouring
problem, we can transform any instance of problem into an instance of satisfiability problem
in propositional logic. But it does not always guarantee that the problem can be solved
because satisfiability problem being a class of NP-complete problem.
·29 Types of Proving Methodologies
Automated theorem provers can determine if a well formed formula (wffs) ‘A’ is a theorem,
in some logic, using one of the following approaches.
·30 A. The Refutation Approach
This strategy is based on the fact that a well formed formula (wff) ‘A’ is a theorem if and
solely if, it is logically valid, ‘A’ is logically valid if and only if ~A is unsatisfiable. besides
showing that A is a theorem we may display that ~A is unsatisfiable. This is performed by
refutation. Refutation is a procedure in which the wff ~A is delivered to the axioms of the
theory, and then inference regulations are utilized to derive some contradiction. This
contradiction suggests that ~A is unsatisfiable, which entails that A is a theorem.
·31 B . The Direct Proving Approach
In this strategy[10-12] a well shaped formula ‘A’ is tested as a theorem through deriving it
from the axioms with the application of inference rules. These proofs can be executed by way
of forward or backward chaining. In forward chaining, inference guidelines are applied to
the axioms to obtain new theorems. These new theorems are used to derive additional
theorems. This method continues till either ‘A’ is derived , in which case it is a theorem, or till
the time or space restriction is exceeded. In backward chaining, the well-formed method ‘A’
is reduced to simpler wffs. These wffs are then decreased similarly and further. This process
continues until all the new wffs are reduced to axioms,in which case A is a theorem, or until
the time or space limit is exceeded.
·32 C . The Resolution Strategy
The decision resolution rule in propositional logic is a single legitimate inference procedure
that produces a new clause implied by two clauses containing complementary literals. A
literal is a propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Two literals are
said to be opposite to each other if one is the negation of the other. The resulting clause
contains all the literals that do not have complements.
Modus ponens can be seen as a special case of resolution of a one-literal clause and a two-
literal clause.

p→ q, p derives q and is equivalent ~p v q, p derives q

For example: p v q, ~p v r derives q v r by resolving (p and ~p)

·33 Application Fields of ATP
As with many software program tools, automated theorem provers have been the first
originally designed & developed for a single motive of computer mathematics that is, a
device tool for mathematicians. ATP is a rapidly growing field and subject in computer
science.There are many research areas under investigation[15].These areas vary between
improving the current status of the field by enhancing some of the existing inference
procedure rules, and for developing new techniques that will produce better and optimal
goal oriented results.The next aspect of current research is completeness versus effectiveness.
Completeness refers to the method of creating & developing theorem provers which can
solve problems from cross domain & exceptional area in general, even though inefficiently,
whilst effectiveness refers to the technique of designing & developing theorem provers which
can solve specific problems, i.e, special-purpose, but efficiently. There are many areas for
which theorem provers have proved to be good and productive tools.
·34 A. Program Synthesis
·35 Program synthesis is the procedure of setting up programs immediately from
specification except the use of traditional method of design, implementation and
testing. One of the main strategy of program synthesis is primarily based on theorem
proving. In this methodology the specification of the preferred program is given as a
mathematical formula. A theorem prover is used to test that there is a application
program which satisfies that specification. The software itself is built & designed as a
side-effect of the proof.
Manna & Waldiger [20] working on resolution style theorem prover.
A natural deduction approach was developed in [21] detailed referred [22-24]
·36 B. Hardware Verification
In simple terms, hardware verification [27] is the technique of testing and verifying that a
given hardware circuit is truly performing the features for which it was implemented and
designed. This verification varies from a easy circuit to a greater complexity one . This
field of research area has gained more attention & focus recently due to the fact that
verifying complex hardware circuits by regular methods is becoming more hard &
difficult and even extra expensive.
·37 C. Mathematics Research
Mathematics is the aged & old research field where theorem provers have been utilized.
Because of their initial development automatic theorem prover system have been mostly
applied in mathematical theorem proving. The proofs produced can be either fresh proofs of
theorems or not proven befor or proofs of age old theorems which confirm their old
proofs[28].URA[29] and ITP[14] theorem provers have been used in GroupTheory, Ring
Theory & Ternary Boolean algebra[30].
·38 Related Work
BOYER and MOORE
The prover used to be developed by R. Boyer and J. Moore [13] to prove inductive theorems
in the standard mathematical style. The main motivation was to automate the proof process
as far as possible. They were interested in how people go about proving theorems by
induction.Their system has many heuristics for inventing induction, for removing
undesirable elements from conjectures and for generalizing formulas.
The language they used were version of Lisp, the system was built with the intention of
proving theorems about recursive functions. Lisp, stands for List Processing, is a computer
language that is commonly used in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research. The system strategy
is to simplify the given conjecture to prove it. If this simplification fails then the prover will
invent an induction argument based on the axioms defining the types of objects possible
(numbers, list, etc.,) and on the recursively defined functions appearing in the conjecture.
It find some applications in program verification, additional details can be found in [2].
Some interactive enhancement has been added to increase the power of the system [35].
IMPLY
Bledsoe and his working group at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an
interactive theorem prover called UT. Although IMPLY is the core routine of this theorem
prover, UT is known to many researchers as IMPLY [10]. The prover is a natural deduction-
based system that was used to prove theorems in first order reasoning with extensions of it.
Natural deduction is a proving mechanism (or system) in which wffs are proven in their
original form without being transformed to clause. It is called natural because it resembles
the natural way of theorem proving. For extra details on natural deduction refer[2, 12, 36].
IMPLY uses the theme of sub-goaling, reduction (rewrite rules) procedures, controlled
definition instantiation, controlled forward chaining, conditional rewriting and conditional
procedures, algebraic specification, and induction.
IMPLY is a general theorem prover, used to prove theorems in
·39 Set theory
·40 Limit theorems
·41 Topology.
LCF
LCF Stands for Logic for Computable Functions. LCF is a logic designed by Dana Scott in
which facts about recursively defined functions can be formulated and proved. The Stanford
LCF theorem prover was developed by Milner to perform proofs in this logic. The proof was
done step by step, i.e., it is a proof checker. Milner developed a Meta language, ML, in which
the prover can be programmed, the result was Edinburgh LCF [11]. Cambridge LCF
extended the logic of Edinburgh LCF with V,,. (Stands for if and only if or ʌ ) and predicates,
improved the efficiency and added several inference mechanisms [12].
LCF uses ML as its representation language. It uses the natural deduction
connectives/quantifiers introduction and elimination inference rules. It also uses both
forward and backward approaches for proving theorems. This theorem prover can be used
in the following applications:
·42 Experimenting with first order proofs.
·43 Studying abstract constructions in domain theory.
·44 Comparing the denotational semantics of programming languages.
·45 Verifying functional programs.

LCF is currently used in many proving systems such as:

(a) LCF -15M and HOL: which were developed for verifying hardware [25, 26].
(b) Nuprl: which supports constructive type theory and is used heavily in mathematics [37]
OTTER
The OTTER (Organized Techniques for Theorem-proving and Effective Research) system
was developed by W. McCune of the Mathematics and Computer Science Division at
Argonne National Laboratory [9, 38]. It was developed as a result of the continuous success
of the former automated theorem provers AURA and ITP.
OTTER uses the Clause language as its representation language. It has been successfully
used in the following areas:
·46 Hardware performance and validation.
·47 Program verification.
·48 Mathematics.
OTTER is written in C and therefore it is very portable. It is available on PC-DOS,
Macintosh, and UNIX platforms.
·49 ATP in Current Status
In the beginning & initial development of automatic theorem proving (ATP), the main
attention of research was to discover and find new techniques, inference rules, strategies, etc.
that would enable theorem provers to work better. Even though being a still an active
area[31], most of the current research is focussed on the use of existing theorem provers in
almost all different fields. Reference[32] determines how ATP can be utilized in prediction
the behavior of mechanival system & [33] determines how same is applied to search for a
model of a solution for a problem.
There is also need to shift from existing logic system to develop a complete new system of
logic to overcome the dependency of existing logic system.
·50 Conclusion
Humans have been at attention and always be in cognition to utilize computers in every
dimension that may simple their jobs and mathematics is no exception.
The idea behind this paper is to develop such an Automated deduction system that prove the
validity of the premises given in the well-formed first order logic using the basic axioms of
the propositional logic and the rules of the inference of the first order logic.
This paper also reflects the capabilities and expressive power of logic in solving limited set
of problems, that is how much logic is worth and capable enough in problem solving
approach.
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·55 John Kelly: The Essence of Logic
⦁ SOUNDNESS AND COMPLETENESS

A coherent gadget is sound if for any evidence that is linguistically substantial the semantics
of the premises and the end concur in all translations. Casually it is a declaration that
following the guidelines of induction will prompt a right confirmation in all conditions.
Fulfillment is correlative to sufficiency: the property any correct hypothesis can be
referenced grammatically inside the framework. Propositional rationale is entire as the
reality table for any well-framed strategy can be developed from the truth tables of its
constituent parts, and any such reality work area will be limited (however exponentially
goliath in the wide assortment of factors). First request rationale is likewise whole anyway
the evidence is extra included. It ought to be perceived that fulfillment isn't identical to
decidability. For a framework to be decidable there should be a calculation that will
demonstrate or refute any guess inside a limited wide assortment of steps.

⦁ IX. Verification PROCESS

The beginning component of a proof is a lot of maxims which are thought to be credible and
a guess which, whenever demonstrated, will turn into a hypothesis. There are then two
common methodologies. One is to discover a chain of consistent surmisings associating a
few or every one of the adages to the guess. The diverse is to nullify the guess, add it to the
aphorisms and afterward appear there is a chain of inductions that lead to an inconsistency.
In the event that the invalidation of the guess is conflicting with the sayings, at that point the
first guess is legitimate (valid for all designs or estimations of factors inside it). The
previous technique is utilized in regular reasoning. The last methodology is utilized in goals
based absolutely hypothesis provers and diverse robotized thinking framework.

⦁ DEDUCTIVE SYSTEM

Rationale deductive framework comprises of a language [1]. The language comprises of a

countable set S of images alluded to as the letters in order, and a lot of well-framed
definition (wffs), which are limited groupings of images that are built from S the utilization
of well-characterized rules called development rules. The assortment of all wffs that can be
built from S utilizing the development rules is known as a language on S. The confirmation
idea of presence of mind characterizes the articulations that are provable (resultant) in the
rationale. It comprises of a subset of wffs known as sayings, and a limited arrangement of
individuals from the family Rl, R2 ...Rn on wffs, alluded to as deduction rules. A derivation
rule Ri maps a non-void arrangement of wffs, called the premises of Ri to a solitary wff,
known as the finish of Ri. A proof is a grouping of wffs A1, A2,.....,Am with the end goal that
every Ai is either an aphorism or a result of a portion of the past wffs by methods for
goodness of one of the derivation rules. A hypothesis is a wff A with the end goal that there
is a proof, the end wff of which is A. Such a proof is alluded to as a proof of A. In the model
idea of rationale, implications are doled out to the outflows of the sense (rationale) and
afterward the articulations are analyzed to check whether they are genuine or bogus.
Elucidations give importance to all images and, in this way, to all wffs in the language of the
rationale. In light of the qualities appointed by method for an elucidation to the factors of a
wff, the wff is expressed to be real or bogus. A wff that is genuine in all translations is known
as consistently authentic while a wff that is bogus in all understandings is alluded to as
unsatisfiable. The sense (rationale) is expressed to be sound if each hypothesis in it very
well may be demonstrated to be coherently substantial, while it is said to be finished
assuming every single sensibly genuine wff in it tends to be determined as a hypothesis.

⦁ PROPOSITION LOGIC

The standards of sense (rationale) give exact importance to numerical articulations. These
approaches are utilized to recognize substantial and invalid numerical contentions. Other
than the noteworthiness of decision making ability in recognition scientific thinking,
rationale has a few applications to data compter science. The rules are utilized in the sketch
of PC circuits, the improvement of framework programs, and the confirmation of the
rightness of projects. A recommendation is a decisive sentence (that is, a sentence that
articulates true) that is both genuine or bogus, anyway no longer both.Letters are utilized to
indicate propositional factors (or assertion factors), that is, factors that describe
suggestions. The traditional letters utilized for propositional factors are p, q, r, s.. so on The
zone of decision making ability that ideas with suggestions is alluded to as the propositional
math (PC) or propositional good judgment (PL).

⦁ SYNTAX OF PROPOSITIONAL LOGIC

Linguistic structure of propositional judgment characterizes the admissible Sentences. A

sentence can be Atomic Sentence or Complex Sentecne. Nuclear Sentence can be valid,
bogus or it very well may be an image. Image itself are alphabetic letters. Complex Sentence
can be refutation of sentence, combination or disjunction between two sentences, or
suggestion or bi-suggestion between two sentences as developed from straightforward
sentences utilizing five connectives.
Sentence → Atomic Sentence|Complex Sentence

Nuclear Sentence →True |False |Symbol

Sentence → Atomic Sentence| Complex Sentence

Nuclear Sentence →True |False |Symbol

Image → P| Q|R|

Complex Sentence → ~ Sentence

| (Sentence ˄ Sentence)

| (Sentence ˅ Sentence)

| (Sentence → Sentence)

| (Sentence ↔ Sentence)

⦁ SEMATICS OF PROPOSITIONAL LOGIC

The semantics of propositional rationale characterizes the guidelines for discovering reality
estimation of a sentence with perceive to a one of a kind model. A model genuinely fixes the
reality cost as - genuine or bogus for every single recommendation image. On the off chance
that the sentence in the data base utilize the suggestion images like P, Q, R. With three
images there are 23 =8 achievable models.
The semantics of propositional rationale indicates how to register reality cost of any
sentence, given a model. This is done recursively. All sentences are created from nuclear
sentences alongside five connectives.

⦁ The Formation Rules of Propositional Logic

The littlest articulation in recommendation rationale is the term. A term is a steady image,
or a corresponding variable image. A nuclear equation is a term or image of arity n applied
to n terms. The arrangement of well-shaped equations (wffs) of recommendation rationale
is inductively characterized as follows.

1. Each nuclear equation is a wffs.

2. On the off chance that An and B are wffs, at that point so are.

(~A), (A ˄ B), (A v B), (A → B)

⦁ The Axioms of Propositional Logic

For any all around framed formulae A, B, and C in suggestion rationale, coming up next are
the (intelligent) maxims of recommendation rationale

1. A → (B →A).

2. (A→ (B →C)) → ((A →B) → (A → C))

3. (~B →~ A) → ((~B →A) →B)

⦁ The Inference Rules IN Propositional Logic

1. From A → B and A finish up B. 'Modus Ponens' or MP

2. From (A → B) and (B → C) finishes up (A → C). 'Theoretical Syllogism'.

⦁ Elements of a Theorem Prover

⦁ Knowledge Representation Language

⦁ The robotized hypothesis prover must have a language that is equipped for speaking
to the data identifying with the current issue. The language should likewise have the option
to speak to the necessary actualities, connections and ideas in a reasonable and
unambiguous way .The Clause language speaks to well-framed recipes (wffs) through
transforming them into[18] and conditions Natural Deduction[10-12] representation took
care of pleasantly molded equations (wffs) in their unique structure.

The most straightforward rationale language we choose to symbolize hypotheses,

contentions, and measurements is suggestion language.

⦁ Inference Rules

⦁ The prover additionally needs deduction rules which empower it to reach

determinations. A solitary derivation rule, in any event by and by, will now not work for a
wide range of utilizations. Goals derivation rule which can be applied to any issue if that
issue can be spoken to as a lot of provisions. There are likewise some altered variants of
goals which are used to explanations no longer in a provision structure, for example, the
Non-Clause goals. Normal conclusion hypothesis provers use surmising decides that control
the well-framed definition (wffs) by presenting as well as wiping out their connectives as
well as quantifiers.
⦁ Control Strategies

For a hypothesis prover to be viable, it must have a few systems to coordinate the utility of
derivation approaches towards an impressive objective situated course, and a few
methodologies which maintain a strategic distance from their capacities to the issue area.
This is vital considering applying the induction rules other than control may likewise create
a great deal of unimportant records which may likewise reason issues as far as time[9] or
space[15]limitation.

Consequently control system gets rid of the iterative, recursive and circling nature of the
issues with the goal that compelling, condition agreeable and quick outcomes are acquired
in a short range of time.

⦁ Argument Validation

Example1: Consider the accompanying:

On the off chance that I investigate the sky and I am alert, at that point possibly I will see the
flying saucer or on the off chance that I am not alarm, at that point I won't see the flying
saucer.

Arrangement: Let

A means 'I investigate the Sky'

B stands 'I am alert'

C stands 'I will see the flying saucer"

A sensible portrayal for this contention in recommendation rationale is then express as (A ˄

B) →(C v (~B→~C)).

This proper articulation is then given to ATP framework and decides its legitimacy
(weakness).

Example2: Are the accompanying explanations reliable with one another:

Offers of houses tumble off if loan fees rise. Barkers are disturbed if offers of houses tumble
off. Loan fees are rising. Barkers are glad.

Arrangement: Let

S mean 'Offers of houses tumble off'

R mean 'Financing costs rise'

H represent Auctioneers are glad'

This framework can