Question

When using an indirect proof, we show that the negation of the desire conclusion leads to a contradiction.

true
false
I don't really understand negations so please help!

Answer 1

Answer: True.

Explanation:

• An indirect proof is a proof where we temporarily assume that what we are trying to prove is false.

• The word negation means the contradiction or denial of something.

There are some steps for indirect proof:-

1) Observe the given information and what we need to prove.

2) Then negate the statement you must prove and assume its negation is true.

3) Then we use direct reasoning to show the assumption is false.

4) At last conclude that since the assumption was false, then the original conclusion must be true.