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crimeas [40]
2 years ago
9

What is the proof by reduction to absurdity?​

Mathematics
1 answer:
Naddika [18.5K]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Reductio ad absurdum is a Latin phrase that means "reduction to the absurd". The phrase describes a kind of indirect proof. It's proof by contradiction and is a common form of argument. It shows that a statement is true because its denial leads to a contradiction or a false or absurd result.

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