Mathematics
Grade9
Easy

Question

What is the temporary assumption used to prove that   “If a + b ≠ 18, and a = 16 then b ≠ 2”?

 

  1. b > 2
  2. b < 2
  3. b ≥ 2
  4. b = 2

The correct answer is: b = 2


    We first assume b = 2
    And we prove it as a contradiction

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