SOLUTION: what kInd of process do you use to show that a statement must be true because it cannot be false ?

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Question 397933: what kInd of process do you use to show that a statement must be true because it cannot be false ?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richard1234:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Indirect Proof.
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Stan H.

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Typically called an indirect proof, or a proof by contradiction.