Question

This is math o.O?



What is the assumption needed to begin an indirect proof of the following statement?

“Cows do not have horns.”


Bulls have horns.
Cows do not have horns.
Cows have horns.
Bulls do not have horns.

Answer 1

I'd have to say, the statement would be "The Cow, chews The Cud."

DEEEP.

Answer 2

lol

Answer 3

s'true, bruvv.

Answer 4

so it is A?

Answer 5

no idea.

Answer 6

Cows have horns.

Answer 7

Steps for Using Indirect Proofs
Step 1 Assume the opposite of the conclusion (or prove statement).
Step 2 Reason logically to show the assumption leads to a contradiction of a known fact.

Be sure to explain your whys!
Step 3 Conclude the assumption is false, which in turn proves the conclusion is true.

Answer 8

So I would say "Cows have horns"

Answer 9

The answer is Yes , this is logic a subset of math