MATH 301 Appendix A Direct and Indirect Proofs
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In this appendix students will learn the basics of how to construct mathematical proof. The focus should be on logical equivalences, direct proof, proof by contraposition and proof by contradiction.  Further references can be found in, for example, Chapter 1 of Steven Lay's Analysis with an Introduction to Proof.

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