Practice Conclusion (10.2) - Proof Strategies-I - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is a direct proof?

💡 Hint: Think about straightforward logical connections.

Question 2 Easy

What does it mean when we say a proof is vacuous?

💡 Hint: Check the definition of vacuous.

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Question 1

What is true about a direct proof?

It assumes the conclusion is false
It shows the premise leading to the conclusion
It uses indirect reasoning

💡 Hint: Remember, direct proofs follow a straightforward logical path.

Question 2

True or False: A vacuous proof can be used when the premise is true.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the conditions required for a vacuous proof.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove using contradiction: If n is an odd integer, then n^2 must also be odd.

💡 Hint: Focus on the implications of the assumption.

Challenge 2 Hard

Show that no positive integer squared can result in 2; use proof by contradiction.

💡 Hint: Explore the properties of rational numbers and their divisibility.

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