proof-by-contradiction - Proof by Contradiction: Mathematical Proof Technique
Proves mathematical statements by assuming the negation and deriving a contradiction
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Updated: 2026-02-14Capabilities
Typical Outputs
What this skill does
- Negate mathematical statements
- Derive logical consequences
- Identify contradiction patterns
- Formalize proofs in Lean
- Verify proof correctness
Inputs
- Mathematical statement
- Lean theorem prover
- Proof assumptions
Outputs
- Formalized proof
- Proof documentation
- Lean code file
Requirements
- Lean theorem prover environment
- Mathematical statement to prove
