1.   Order the steps for writing an indirect proof.
   
    A. 2, 3, 1 B. 1, 2, 3
    C. 3, 2, 1 D. 2, 1, 3
    Hint

  2.   Which assumption would you make to start an indirect proof of the statement Bob took the dog for a walk
    A. Bob does not have to take the dog for a walk.
    B. Bob did not take the dog for a walk.
    C. Bob will take the dog for a walk.
    D. Bob may take the dog for a walk.
    Hint

  3.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement m1 + m2 = 180.
    A. m1 + m2 = 90 B. m1 + m2 180
    C. m1 and m2 are complementary. D. m1 and m2 are supplementary.
    Hint

  4.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement AB + BC > DE.
    A. AB + BCDE B. AB + BCDE
    C. AB + BC = DE D. AB + BC < DE
    Hint

  5.   What is another name for an indirect proof?
    A. default proof B. proof by contradiction
    C. proof by assumption D. paragraph proof
    Hint



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