Practice Vacuous Proof - 10.1.3.2 | 10. Proof Strategies-I | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Is the statement 'If 3 is greater than 5, then 5 + 2 = 7' true?

💡 Hint: Identify the truth of the premise.

Question 2

Easy

Determine if 'If 0 > 1, then 0 is a positive number' is valid.

💡 Hint: Look at the implication's structure.

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Question 1

If P is false, what can be said about the implication P → Q?

  • True
  • False
  • Undefined

💡 Hint: Remember the nature of implications.

Question 2

Is it possible for a vacuous proof to exist in mathematics?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the statement: 'If there are more than 5 apples, then I must be a fruit seller.' Is this statement vacuously true for case 0 apples? Prove why.

💡 Hint: Assess the count.

Question 2

Devise a logical statement involving a premise that fails for all negative integers. Show how it demonstrates a vacuous proof.

💡 Hint: Explore definitions of negativity.

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