An Introduction to Writing Proofs

A detailed tutorial on how to write a simple proof. Step by step tutorial including an example problem on writing simple proofs for reference. Knowledge of proof writing is required in nearly all branches of math and science.

The art of writing proofs is different than anything else that is done in math, yet it is what math is all about. A proof is like math literature, it is taking something that we already know to be true or false and proving why it is true or false. Typically variables are used with many algebra tricks, although in geometry proofs you are required to write paragraphs on certain things. Proofs all have a different style depending on who wrote them – it is the one part of math you are allowed to use your creativity in. Remember, there is no “right” and “wrong” with proofs, provided you either prove or disprove what the problem asked you to.

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