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Question 72

Use proof by contradiction to show that for all real values of $x$ ,

6)^2 \geq 2x - 46

[3]

ii.

Show that the following statement is untrue:

" $2^n + 2n - 1$ is a prime number for all values of $\in \mathbb{Z}^{+}$ ."

[3]

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

1.1 Proof by Contradiction

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Question 72

Use proof by contradiction to show that for all real values of $x$ ,

6)^2 \geq 2x - 46

[3]

ii.

Show that the following statement is untrue:

" $2^n + 2n - 1$ is a prime number for all values of $\in \mathbb{Z}^{+}$ ."

[3]

Markscheme

1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

A Level
Maths
1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.