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Translate the following argument in symbolic form and determine whether it's logically correct by constructing a truth table.

If affirmative action policies are adopted, then minorities will be hired. If minorities get hired, then discrimination will be addressed. Therefore, if affirmative action policies are adopted, then discrimination will be addressed.

Please break down how you arrive at the symbolic form.

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