^^Eh, not quite
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Proof by logic "If it is on the problem sheet, then it must be true!"
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Or something like that
. We used a version of that in chem lab today. Had to figure out what was in each of five assigned solutions, but didn't see a jar of one handy for pHing. But since the other four were neutrals and a base, it didn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that the fifth was probably an acid
(see Proofs 1 and 7) (ooo, that counts as Proof 16) (and so does that!).
:lol: Contrary to popular belief, this is
not my standard method for dealing with proof problems. I have considered using it on occasion though.
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Proof by clever variable choice
Proof by tessellation
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Heehee
Now, I
have used 30 - 32 and 36 in the past
and doubtless will do so in the future.
(What do you mean, can I prove that? Of COURSE I can; you see, I...er...well, by analogy with the past, I just have a gut feeling it's going to continue into the indefinite future :P)