Abstract Algebra: How to approach a question

Question Type

Proof

State....

(words)

Find

Type

General

Specific

Method

Direct

Contradiction

Induction

Contrapositive

One step

Multi-step

1) Base and words

2) Assumption

3) Inductive

4) Conclusion

Suppose that...

... this is a contradiction. Therefore...

...Working...

We consider the contrapositive; that is:

a -> b = ¬b->¬a

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Topic

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What am I aiming to show?

What methods could I use?

Wording to start

Let...

Suppose that...

Firstly...