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Appendix 1: Proofs in Mathematics

CBSE · Class 12 · Mathematics

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1. Meaning of Proof and Main Types

  • A proof is a chain of deductive arguments each with its own premises and conclusions.
  • Every statement in a proof must be justified by a definition, an axiom, or a previously established proposition.
  • There are two overarching ways of proving a proposition: directly and indirectly.
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2. Direct Proof Methods

  • Straightforward approach means moving directly from the given statement to the required conclusion.
  • Mathematical induction is a direct proof method used for statements involving natural numbers.
  • Proof by cases is used when the hypothesis can be split into a few separate cases.
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3. Indirect Proof Methods

  • Proof by contradiction starts by assuming the statement is false and reaching a contradiction.
  • Proof by contrapositive proves the equivalent statement ~q ⇒ ~p instead of p ⇒ q.
  • Proof by counter example disproves a general statement by giving one example that fails.
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4. Important Worked Examples to Revise

  • Example 1 uses factorisation to show x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 implies x = 3 or x = 2.
  • Example 2 shows that f(x) = 2x + 5 is one-one by direct proof.
  • Example 3 uses mathematical induction to prove the formula for powers of the matrix A.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Proof methods in mathematics

What is a proofDirect proofIndirect proofStraightforward approachFactorization exampleOne-one functionMathematical inductionInduction axiom

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