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A statement to prove. It may be a theorem or not.

A starting point that is based on information that is given.

A sequence of steps based on logical application of axioms or theorems (in geometry or mathematics).

These must conclude with the statement that you set out to prove.

An alternative (reductio ad absurdum) is to start with the assumption of the truth of the negation of the statement that you wish to prove. Again using logical methods, show that this must lead to a contradiction and therefore, the assumption must be false and thus the statement must be true.

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