Proof by Contradiction
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How to Proof by Contradiction (also called Indirect Proof)?
Suppose we want to prove S
1. Assume not S.
2. Try to find a contradiction by the implications of not S. (Show that not S is false)
3. If we find a contradiction then we can accept S to be true since not S is false.
Proof by Contradiction
Proof that \(\sqrt 2 \) is irrational
In this lesson, you'll learn how to write indirect proofs, or proofs by contradiction, by assuming a hypothesis is false.
This video shows how to work step-by-step through two examples in Indirect Proof.
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