Question

LITTLE HELP PLEASE
Which term best describes a proof in which you assume the opposite of what you want to prove?
A. Proof by converse
B. Proof by induction
C. Proof by contradiction
D. Proof by syllogism

Answer 1

@ganeshie8

Answer 2

@iGreen

Answer 3

read first few lines of this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_by_contradiction

Answer 4

it's C? @ganeshie8

Answer 5

@angel12310

Answer 6

little help please @chosenmatt

Answer 7

if you want to prove roses are red,
then you start by assuming they are not red and see what consequences it leads to

Answer 8

thats proof by contradiction