Proof Methods

★★★☆☆High School

📖Definition

Mathematical proof is the process of deriving conclusions logically from axioms and proven theorems. Methods include direct proof, contradiction, and induction.

📐Formulas

P → Q (direct proof)

Assume P true, show Q true

¬ Q → ¬ P (contrapositive)

Derive ¬P from ¬Q

¬ P → contradiction ⇒ P (proof by contradiction)

If ¬P leads to contradiction, P is true

✏️Examples

예제 1

Prove √2 is irrational by contradiction.

Applications

Mathematics

Theorem proving

Computer Science

Algorithm correctness

Formal Verification

Software verification

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