Which of the following is another name for a proof by contradiction?

Giann asked Oct 22, 2023

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Giann asked Oct 22, 2023

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There are a few possibilities:

The second term refers to the idea of simplifying a claim down to an impossible absurd one.

Steve Summit answered Oct 27, 2023

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