Question

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

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

The application of an indirect proof is seen whenever we make assumptions about a given condition/statement. i.e. assuming what we are about to proof is false before proving it to be true

The indirect proof method involves some steps which are

• Identify what you are trying to prove

• Negate the statement to be proven ( assuming the negation to be the true statement )

• prove the assumption to be false then take the initial statement as a true statement.