Mathematics A-Level

Universal statement

What Universal statement means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.

Definition of Universal statement

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A statement claiming that a property holds for every value in a specified domain.

WJEC · Overarching themes - Mathematical argument, language and proof (study guide)

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Overarching themes - Mathematical argument, language and proof (WJEC A-Level)

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