MHB Is This Mathematical Proof Logically Sound?

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The proof attempts to establish that if the product of two numbers A and B is positive, then both must either be positive or both must be negative. The argument begins with the assumption that neither A nor B is positive, leading to contradictions when analyzing the implications of their signs. The proof uses logical reasoning to eliminate the possibilities of A or B being zero or negative, ultimately concluding that both must be positive if their product is positive. However, the discussion shifts focus to the lack of appreciation shown by a user towards others in the forum, which detracts from the mathematical discourse. The initial mathematical proof remains the central topic, but the conversation veers into social dynamics within the forum.
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Is the following proof ,proving $$\forall A\forall B[ 0<AB\Longrightarrow (0<A\wedge 0<B)\vee(A<0\wedge B<0)$$,correct??

Proof:

Let, 0<ab

Let, ~(0<a& 0<b)...............1

Let , ~(a<0&b<0)...............2

But 0<ab => ~(ab=0) => ~(a=0) and ~(b=0) => ~(a=0)......3

For ,$$ 0<a \Longrightarrow\frac{1}{a}<0\Longrightarrow(ab)\frac{1}{a}<0\frac{1}{a}\Longrightarrow b<0$$,since 0<ab, $$\Longrightarrow 0<a\wedge0<b$$ a contradiction by using (2)

Hence ~(0<a)................4

In a similar way we prove : a<0 => (a<0&b<0) ,a contradiction by using (3)

Hence ~(a<0).................5

Thus from (4) and (5) we have :

~(0<a) and ~(a<0) => ~( 0<a or a<0) => a=o ,a contradictio by using (3)

Hence ~~(0<a & 0<b) => 0<a & 0<b => (0<a &0<b)or( a<0 & b<0)
 
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Hey Solakis!

I have just noticed that you have 160 posts and 0 posts in which you have thanked anyone.
For the record, apparently your posts got thanked 11 times.

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Hey Solakis!

I have just noticed that you have 160 posts and 0 posts in which you have thanked anyone.
For the record, apparently your posts got thanked 11 times.

Is there any reason you expect that anyone wants to respond to your posts, considering that this is a site where people are only volunteering?

Thanks for reminding me
 
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