
Which structural rule permits adding an extra formula to the premises (left side) or conclusions (right side) of a sequent in sequent calculus?
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Get StartedWhich structural rule permits adding an extra formula to the premises (left side) or conclusions (right side) of a sequent in sequent calculus?
Options:
- Weakening
- Contraction
- Exchange
- Cut
Correct answer: Weakening
Explanation: Weakening allows inserting additional formulas on either side of a sequent; Gentzen introduced this structural rule in his 1935 formulation of the sequent calculus.
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