Question

What would you assume to start an indirect proof of the statement If x > 2, then x^2 > 4?

Answer 1

If x > 2, then x^2 > 4
we have to ways contrapositive
assume
x^2<=4
and u would reach to x<=2
second way named contradiction
assume
x>2 true and x^2 > 4 false

Answer 2

@Marki thanks, I realized it right before you answered, but thanks for the great explanation!!

Answer 3

:) np