Practice Indirect Proof Methods - 10.1.3 | 10. Proof Strategies-I | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is proof by contrapositive?

💡 Hint: Think about how negation affects implications.

Question 2

Easy

If p is false, what can you say about the implication p → q?

💡 Hint: Remember the role of false premises in implications.

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Question 1

What does proof by contrapositive prove?

  • p → q
  • ¬q → ¬p
  • p ∧ q

💡 Hint: Think about how negation affects the flow of logic.

Question 2

True or False: A vacuous proof can be applied even if the conclusion is false.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on definitions of vacuous statements.

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Question 1

Prove that for all integers n, if n² is odd, then n is odd using contradiction.

💡 Hint: Focus on rephrasing even numbers.

Question 2

Use induction or contradiction to show there are infinitely many primes.

💡 Hint: Think about properties of prime numbers.

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