Maths Olympiad Prep

Track / Stage 6 / 187 of 400 #1187 of 1964

Problem 1187

National olympiad, first round
Number theory Difficulty 6.3 Prove it

3. Specifically illustrate with examples that among the four axioms (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) of the Peano axioms, if any one is arbitrarily removed, a set MM can be found that satisfies the remaining three axioms, and MM is essentially different from the set of natural numbers NN.

This one wants a proof. Work it on paper, then read the official solution and mark yourself. Be honest about it: the record is only any use to you if it is.

Official solution

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