CS 2336 Discrete Mathematics
www.cs.nthu.edu.tw › ~wkhon › math•A direct proof of a conditional statement p q first assumes that p is true, and uses axioms, definitions, previously proved theorems, with rules of inference, to show that q is also true •The above targets to show that the case where p is true and q is false never occurs –Thus, p q is always true 5
CONDITIONAL PROOF
cstl-cla.semo.edu › hhill › PL120Conditional proof (CP) offers a simpler and more direct route to establishing the desired conditional. When using CP, begin by ASSUMING the antecedent of the conditional that you want, in this case, 'P'. Then, using the standard rules, derivethe consequent.