Proof (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Even number algebraic form
Even number algebraic form
(where is any integer)
Odd number algebraic form
Odd number algebraic form
(where is any integer)
Consecutive numbers algebraic form
Consecutive numbers algebraic form
, , , etc.
Main requirement of proof questions
Main requirement of proof questions
Rearrange expressions to show one thing equals another
Identity symbol meaning
Identity symbol meaning
Equal for all possible values of the variable
Counterexamples needed to disprove
Counterexamples needed to disprove
Only one
Proving general statements technique
Proving general statements technique
Use algebraic representations and manipulation
Disproving statements technique
Disproving statements technique
Find one counterexample where statement fails
Sum of three odd numbers result
Sum of three odd numbers result
Always odd
Three different odd numbers representation
Three different odd numbers representation
, ,
