Practice - Disproving Universally Quantified Statements
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Practice Questions
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Define a counterexample in the context of universally quantified statements.
💡 Hint: Think about why one example is enough to disprove an assertion.
What does 'proof by cases' entail?
💡 Hint: Consider whether all potential scenarios have been addressed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a counterexample in the context of disproving a universally quantified statement?
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios where a universal claim fails.
True or False: Proof by cases means you only need to prove one scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider how many cases you must consider.
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Challenge Problems
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Explore whether the statement 'All prime numbers are odd' is valid. Provide a counterexample, and analyze the implications of proving such a statement false.
💡 Hint: Look for the simplest prime numbers.
Demonstrate how proof by cases could simplify proving the inequality a² > b² for positive integers. Break down the analysis into relevant cases.
💡 Hint: Think about expressions that exhibit these properties.
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