Practice Proof by Contraposition - 10.1.3.1 | 10. Proof Strategies-I | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is proof by contraposition?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between P and Q.

Question 2

Easy

If P → Q is true, what can we say about ¬P?

💡 Hint: Focus on the logic of implications.

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Question 1

What does proof by contraposition allow us to do?

  • Prove P directly
  • Prove ¬Q leads to ¬P
  • Confirm P is always true

💡 Hint: Focus on the structure of the implication.

Question 2

True or False: Vacuous proofs are always useful.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider when a premise may easily be false.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Prove by contradiction that √3 is irrational.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of squaring both sides.

Question 2

Demonstrate using vacuous proof that 'If n > 5, then n^2 > 25' holds true when n = 3.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the initial premise.

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