Practice Direct Proof Method - 10.1.2 | 10. Proof Strategies-I | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a direct proof?

💡 Hint: Think about how you can show something true by assuming its starting conditions.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a vacuous proof.

💡 Hint: Remember when is an implication automatically considered true.

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Question 1

What method allows proving P → Q through ¬Q → ¬P?

  • Indirect proof
  • Direct proof
  • Vacuous proof

💡 Hint: Look at how the implications relate logically.

Question 2

True or False: A vacuous proof is always true?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the condition under which this holds.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Provide a proof by contradiction that demonstrates the irrationality of √3.

💡 Hint: Focus on deducing properties of squares and their implications on parity.

Question 2

Create an example of application where a vacuous proof is used correctly in a complex mathematical theorem.

💡 Hint: Think of statements that hinge on conditions not being satisfied.

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