Discrete Mathematics with Applications 4th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0-49539-132-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-49539-132-6

Chapter 4 - Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof - Exercise Set 4.2 - Page 170: 39

Answer

The proof restates the conjecture in mathematical terms, but then uses those terms to prove that the conjecture is correct. This is incorrect and circular logic.

Work Step by Step

The "proof" restates the conjecture in mathematical terms but does not prove anything.
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