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    This document contains 9 questions regarding proofs in mathematics. [1] The questions cover topics like proving quadratic expressions are always positive, the truth of number statements, and proving identities using algebra and counter examples. [2] Various proof techniques are employed such as direct proof, proof by contradiction, and proof by exhaustion. [3] The document also includes a detailed mark scheme answering each of the 9 questions.

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    This document contains 9 questions regarding proofs in mathematics. [1] The questions cover topics like proving quadratic expressions are always positive, the truth of number statements, and proving identities using algebra and counter examples. [2] Various proof techniques are employed such as direct proof, proof by contradiction, and proof by exhaustion. [3] The document also includes a detailed mark scheme answering each of the 9 questions.

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    This document contains 9 questions regarding proofs in mathematics. [1] The questions cover topics like proving quadratic expressions are always positive, the truth of number statements, and proving identities using algebra and counter examples. [2] Various proof techniques are employed such as direct proof, proof by contradiction, and proof by exhaustion. [3] The document also includes a detailed mark scheme answering each of the 9 questions.

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    Questions

    Q1.

    (i) Show that x2 – 8x + 17 > 0 for all real values of x


    (3)
    (ii) "If I add 3 to a number and square the sum, the result is greater than the square of the
    original number."
    State, giving a reason, if the above statement is always true, sometimes true or never
    true.
    (2)

    (Total for question = 5 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q2.

    (a) Prove that for all positive values of x and y

    (2)
    (b) Prove by counter example that this is not true when x and y are both negative.
    (1)

    (Total for question = 3 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q3.

    Given , prove that n3 + 2 is not divisible by 8.

    (Total for question = 4 marks)


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    Q4.

    (a) Prove that for all positive values of a and b

    (4)
    (b) Prove, by counter example, that this is not true for all values of a and b.
    (1)

    (Total for question = 5 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q5.

    A student is investigating the following statement about natural numbers.

    "n3 – n is a multiple of 4"

    (a) Prove, using algebra, that the statement is true for all odd numbers.
    (4)
    (b) Use a counterexample to show that the statement is not always true.
    (1)

    (Total for question = 5 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q6.

    Complete the table below. The first one has been done for you.

    For each statement you must state if it is always true, sometimes true or never true, giving a
    reason in each case.

    (Total for question = 6 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q7.

    Prove by contradiction that there are no positive integers p and q such that

    4p2 − q2 = 25

    (Total for question = 4 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q8.

    Use algebra to prove that the square of any natural number is either a multiple of 3 or one
    more than a multiple of 3

    (Total for question = 4 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

    Q9.

    (i) Use proof by exhaustion to show that for

    (n + 1)3 > 3n
    (2)
    (ii) Given that m3 + 5 is odd, use proof by contradiction to show, using algebra, that m is
    even.
    (4)

    (Total for question = 6 marks)


    Proof - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

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