Proof
What Proof means in Further Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Proof
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Reference: OCR
A logical argument that uses algebraic manipulation and reasoning to demonstrate a mathematical statement is true for all cases within a defined set, without exception.
Topics that use Proof
- Pure Core (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Circular Reasoning
- Completing the Square
- Divisibility
- Identity
- Irreducible Quadratic
- Consecutive Integers
- Even Integer
- Improper Rational Function
Using Proof in the exam
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