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Question 297236: I need to write an indirect proof about this "In a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a suspect claimed to be deaf. Sherlock Holmes did not believe the suspect and wanted to prove he was not deaf. Holmes stood behind the suspect and shouted, “Surprise!” The startled suspect jumped just a little. Use the indirect proof to prove Holmes was correct. Start by assuming the suspect is deaf."
This is what I have:
Given: The suspect claims to be deaf.
Prove: The suspect is deaf.
Proof:_______________________________________________________
Statements Reasons
1. The suspect claims to be deaf. 1. Given
2. Assume the suspect is not deaf. 2. Assumption
3. Holmes does not believe suspect. 3. Sentence 2
4. Holmes stood behind suspect and shouted, "Surprise!" 4. Sentence 3
5. The started suspect jumped just a little. 5. Sentence 4
Am I on the right track?
