Question

In an indirect proof, you prove an "if-then" statement is true by assuming the statement is false (stating the inverse or converse), and then disproving the false statement. You want to prove the statement shown below in an indirect proof. What statement should you prove is false?
Statement to Prove True: If a figure has exactly three sides, then it is a triangle.
Statement to Prove False:

Answer 1

If a figure has exactly three sides, then it is not a triangle.