[Verse 1] When you need to prove that P leads straight to Q Start by saying "Let's assume that P is true" Then you build a bridge with logic as your guide Each deduction flows like rivers to the tide Take two even numbers, call them m and n Write them as two-a and two-b with your pen Add them up together, factor out the two Now you've shown their sum is even, clean and through [Chorus] Direct proof walks forward, never looking back Assume your starting point and stay on track Chain your reasoning link by careful link From hypothesis to goal, connect each think Walk the straightest line from here to there Direct proof shows the path when it's crystal clear [Verse 2] When the route seems natural from your starting gate Don't complicate it—let the logic demonstrate Each mathematical step builds upon the last Your conclusion follows from the groundwork you've amassed If x is positive and y is positive too Then x times y stays positive—that's what numbers do Positive times positive never turns around Direct proof reveals the treasure that you've found [Chorus] Direct proof walks forward, never looking back Assume your starting point and stay on track Chain your reasoning link by careful link From hypothesis to goal, connect each think Walk the straightest line from here to there Direct proof shows the path when it's crystal clear [Bridge] No contradiction needed No reverse engineering Just pure forward motion Watch the truth appearing Start with what you're given End with what you seek Direct proof makes it simple Elegant and sleek [Outro] When in doubt, try direct first It's the clearest way to go From assumption to conclusion Let your logical reasoning flow
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