Practice Proof Strategies-i (10.1.1) - Proof Strategies-I - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Proof Strategies-I

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a direct proof?

💡 Hint: Consider its definition in the context of implications.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of a universally quantified statement.

💡 Hint: Think about properties of even and odd numbers.

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Question 1

What does a direct proof do?

Assumes Q is true
Assumes P is true
Has no assumptions

💡 Hint: Think about how direct proofs relate to implications.

Question 2

Is proof by contrapositive valid for proving implications?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the connection between a statement and its contrapositive.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the statement 'If n is a multiple of 4, then n² is a multiple of 16', prove it using a direct proof.

💡 Hint: Start by expressing n in terms of k.

Challenge 2 Hard

Prove 'if the product of two integers is odd, then both integers must be odd' using proof by contrapositive.

💡 Hint: Identify how even and odd integers interact when multiplied.

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