Practice Proof by Cases - 11.2 | 11. Proof Strategies-II | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Give a counterexample for the statement 'All integers are positive.'

💡 Hint: Think of integers that are less than zero.

Question 2

Easy

What does WLOG stand for?

💡 Hint: It allows you to simplify your proof.

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Question 1

What is proof by cases?

  • A single example
  • Breaking down a statement
  • A generalization

💡 Hint: Think about how we validate universal statements.

Question 2

True or False: A counterexample can prove a universally quantified statement is true.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what a counterexample represents.

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Question 1

Prove that for any integer n, if n is odd, then n² is also odd using proof by cases.

💡 Hint: Break down what odd means in terms of definition.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of constructing a non-constructive proof regarding irrationality and rationality.

💡 Hint: Explore examples like √2 raised to itself.

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