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=== Proof that <math>\mathbb{R}</math> is uncountable ===
 
=== Proof that <math>\mathbb{R}</math> is uncountable ===
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We give an indirect proof here. This is one of the most famous indirect proofs and was given by George Cantor.
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Suppose that the set <math>{x \in \mathbb{R}: 0 < x < 1}</math> is countable.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

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A set $S$ is said to be uncountable if there is no injection $f:S\to\mathbb{Z}$. A well-known example of an uncountable set is the set of real numbers $\mathbb{R}$.

Proof that $\mathbb{R}$ is uncountable

We give an indirect proof here. This is one of the most famous indirect proofs and was given by George Cantor.

Suppose that the set ${x \in \mathbb{R}: 0 < x < 1}$ is countable.

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