The Basic Idea Behind Conditional Proof Is That

Multiple Choice

The basic idea behind conditional proof is that

A) we can prove anything true if given the appropriate assumptions.
B) we can prove a conditional true by assuming that its antecedent is true and showing that its consequent . can be derived from that assumption.
C) a proof is always conditioned on acceptance of the law of excluded middle.
D) conditional statements can only be proved indirectly-that is, by making an assumption.