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Answer 1

@dude -

Answer 2

Ah it bugged, this is their question

If \(\dfrac xx = 1\), then \(x ≠ 0\) What would be the first step in proving this statement by using proof by contradiction?

A.
Show \(x ≠ 0\)
B.
Assume \(\dfrac xx = 1\)
C.
Assume \(x = 0\)
D.
Show \(\dfrac xx ≠ 1\)

Answer 3

Major hint: in a proof by contradiction, assume the opposite of the original statement (aka, “contradict” the original statement)