Learn: Proof by Contradiction
Edexcel 9MA0 A-Level Mathematics
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What is the key idea behind proof by contradiction?
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Proof by contradiction involves assuming the {{blank0}} of the statement and showing it leads to a {{blank1}}.
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In the proof that √2 is irrational, why does the assumption that √2 is rational lead to a contradiction?
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Which of the following describes proof by contradiction? (Select all that apply)
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