Simplify Logic using One Connective: Solving ((q→p) ^ (p→r))→(r→q)

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In summary, the conversation is about simplifying the expression ((q→p) ^ (p→r))→(r→q) using only one logical connective. The workflow used so far has resulted in the DNF form (q ^ ¬p) v (p ^ r) v (¬r v q). By using the identity (x∧y)∨x=x, the middle disjunct can be simplified to p∧¬r, resulting in the final simplified expression of (q ^ ¬p) v (p ^ r) v (¬r v q).
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So I've got

((q→p) ^ (p→r))→(r→q)

And I have to simplify it down as much as possible using only one logical connective for the end result (not one type, just one total). Here's been my workflow so far:

((¬q v p) ^ (¬p v r))→(¬r v q)
¬((¬q v p) ^ (¬p v r)) v (¬r v q)
¬(¬q v p) v ¬( ¬p v r)) v (¬r v q)
(q ^ ¬p) v (p ^ r) v (¬r v q)

From here, I'm not sure how to boil down this DNF form into a single 'x and/or/implies y'

Mucho thanks in advance ;)
 
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c4nn3t said:
(q ^ ¬p) v (p ^ r) v (¬r v q)
The middle disjunct should be $p\land\neg r$.

Use the fact that $(x\land y)\lor x=x$. Indeed,
\[
(x\land y)\lor x=(x\land y)\lor (x\land 1)=x\land (y\lor 1)=x\land 1=x.
\]
 

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