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Using complete sentences, write an indirect proof proving that if x=30, then 3/4x+5≠20 (3/4 being three over four)

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hypothesis :-
if x=30, then 3/4x+5≠20
let Q:- x=30 P:- 3/4x+5≠20
we need to prove if Q then P (Q →P)

proof :-
lets assume 34x+5=20 is true
now x=30
so
3/4(30)+5=27.5 ≠20
which is a contradiction

proved ^
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