Mathematics A-Level
Logical structure and implication
What Logical structure and implication means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Logical structure and implication
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The link between consecutive lines of an argument, which must be checked to see whether a stated implication is valid in the direction used.
Topics that use Logical structure and implication
- Overarching theme 1: Mathematical argument, language and proof (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- Function
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