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What is the strategy used in proofs by contradiction?
What is the strategy used in proofs by contradiction?
- Assume the hypothesis is true and the conclusion is false. (correct)
- Assume the hypothesis and conclusion are true.
- Negate both the hypothesis and conclusion.
- Prove the hypothesis directly.
In the proof that n² is even implies n is even, what does assuming n is odd lead to?
In the proof that n² is even implies n is even, what does assuming n is odd lead to?
- A direct proof.
- A counterexample.
- A contradiction. (correct)
- An implication.
If P → Q is proved by contradiction, what conclusion can be drawn?
If P → Q is proved by contradiction, what conclusion can be drawn?
- Q → P is true.
- P → Q is sometimes true.
- P → Q is true. (correct)
- P → Q is false.
In the proof that (3n+2) odd implies n is odd, why do we assume n is even?
In the proof that (3n+2) odd implies n is odd, why do we assume n is even?
What must be concluded if a proof by contradiction reaches a contradiction?
What must be concluded if a proof by contradiction reaches a contradiction?
Why do proofs by contradiction involve deriving a contradiction?
Why do proofs by contradiction involve deriving a contradiction?
Based on the provided text, when is an integer considered even?
Based on the provided text, when is an integer considered even?
In the proof by contradiction example, what was the initial assumption made about the existence of a largest integer?
In the proof by contradiction example, what was the initial assumption made about the existence of a largest integer?
What method was used in the example to prove that there is no largest integer?
What method was used in the example to prove that there is no largest integer?
In the contrapositive statement 'If not Q, then not P', what does 'not P' represent in the original statement 'If P, then Q'?
In the contrapositive statement 'If not Q, then not P', what does 'not P' represent in the original statement 'If P, then Q'?
How did the author conclude that an integer must be odd?
How did the author conclude that an integer must be odd?
In notation, how is 'not P' represented?
In notation, how is 'not P' represented?
What is the definition of an even integer according to the text?
What is the definition of an even integer according to the text?
Which of the following statements represents an implication according to the text?
Which of the following statements represents an implication according to the text?
What is a direct proof according to the text?
What is a direct proof according to the text?
Which statement correctly describes integer relationships based on the text?
Which statement correctly describes integer relationships based on the text?
What should be the characteristics of the axioms mentioned in the text?
What should be the characteristics of the axioms mentioned in the text?
Which type of logical reasoning involves proving a statement by assuming its negation and reaching a contradiction?
Which type of logical reasoning involves proving a statement by assuming its negation and reaching a contradiction?
Study Notes
Proofs by Contradiction
- In proofs by contradiction, a statement's negation is assumed to be true, and then this assumption is shown to lead to a logical contradiction, thereby proving the original statement.
- The strategy involves deriving a contradiction to conclude the truth of the original statement.
Examples of Proofs by Contradiction
- In the proof that n² is even implies n is even, assuming n is odd leads to a contradiction, thereby proving that n must be even.
- In the proof that (3n+2) odd implies n is odd, n is assumed to be even, and then a contradiction is derived to conclude that n must be odd.
Implications and Contrapositive Statements
- If P → Q is proved by contradiction, it can be concluded that if P is true, then Q must also be true.
- In a contrapositive statement 'If not Q, then not P', 'not P' represents the negation of the original statement 'If P, then Q'.
- 'Not P' is represented in notation as ~P.
Properties of Integers
- An integer is considered even if it can be written in the form 2k, where k is an integer.
- The definition of an even integer is an integer that can be divided by 2 without leaving a remainder.
Direct Proofs and Axioms
- A direct proof involves showing that a statement is true through a series of logical steps, without assuming its negation.
- Axioms are statements that are assumed to be true without needing to be proven, and should be self-evident, consistent, and non-redundant.
Logical Reasoning
- Proving a statement by assuming its negation and reaching a contradiction is a type of logical reasoning called proof by contradiction.
- In this type of reasoning, the goal is to show that the negation of the statement leads to a logical contradiction, thereby proving the original statement.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of mathematical proofs, including how they connect axioms, definitions, and validated statements to demonstrate the correctness of a statement. It emphasizes the importance of logic rules and agreed-upon axioms, along with the appropriate level of detail for different audiences. Reference book: Thomas Cormen's 'Structure of a Mathematical Proof'.
