Proof by Deduction (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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Proof by Deduction
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Purpose of proof

Test if statements are true or not

Purpose of proof by deduction

Deduce true statements from known true statements

Meaning of ⇒\Rightarrow symbol

Implies that

What ⇒\Rightarrow indicates about statements

Right is direct consequence of left

Why x2=9⇏x=3x^2=9 \not\Rightarrow x=3?

Because xx could be ±3\pm 3

Meaning of ⇔\Leftrightarrow symbol

Double-sided implication

Alternative term for ⇔\Leftrightarrow

If and only if (iff)

Form of even number

2n2n where nn is an integer

Form of odd number

2n+12n+1 where nn is an integer

Why use different letters for two even numbers in proof?

Numbers may differ

Sum of two even numbers is...

Even

Product of two odd numbers is...

Odd

Meaning of ⇐\Leftarrow symbol

Is implied by

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