2.1 - Mathematical Reasoning
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Practice Questions
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What is a proof in mathematics?
💡 Hint: Consider how you validate a statement mathematically.
Define Mathematical Reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about why reasoning is essential in logic.
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What is mathematical reasoning primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about how mathematicians ensure their statements hold true.
A proof by contradiction assumes what?
💡 Hint: This type of proof is named for what it aims to expose.
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Prove by induction that for all integers n ≥ 1, the sum of the first n even numbers equals n(n + 1).
💡 Hint: Set up your base case carefully, and then demonstrate the inductive step.
Demonstrate how mathematical reasoning is crucial in validating an algorithm's performance.
💡 Hint: Consider time complexity notation and proofs of correctness.
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