Which term best describes a proof in which you assume the opposite of what you want to prove? a. proof by syllogism b. proof by inverse c. proof by contradiction d. proof by contrapositive

The answer of the above question is letter C. proof by contradiction. It is a type of proving where the evidence does not support the reverse assumption crediting the original statement as true. This proof can also be referred as "reductio ad absurdum" which are Latin word for "reduced to an absurdity"