Proving Lemma: x + z = y + z implies x = y

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The discussion revolves around proving a lemma in logic and arithmetic, specifically the implication that if \( x + z = y + z \), then \( x = y \). Participants are exploring foundational axioms and previously established results to support their reasoning.

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  • One participant attempts to prove a related statement about inequalities, while another suggests a transformation using an axiom. There is also a mention of needing to prove a lemma and a question about how to approach a specific step in the proof.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing insights and building on each other's contributions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the equivalence of expressions, and there is a focus on clarifying the steps needed to prove the lemma.

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Participants are working within the constraints of established axioms and previously proven results, which are critical to their reasoning process. There is an acknowledgment of the simplicity of some steps, yet a struggle with the final proof.

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[LOGIC] Prove: (x ≤ y) → (x+z ≤ y+z)

I need to prove if x≤y then x+z ≤ y+z (for all x, y and z)

Using these axioms (The first 17 are Tarski Arithmetic, and the following 7 are previously proved results)

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All I can think of so far is using Axiom TA16, but then what?

Thanks
 
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Yes, that is one way to do it. Note that what you want to end with, x+z\le y+ z is, again by TA16, equivalent to 0\le (y+ z)- (x+ z). Do you see how to get to that?
 
Thanks!

Got that one now

For another question on this example sheet I've almost done it apart from the last step where I have to show

y + (-x) = 0 → y = x

It seems so simple yet I can't think how to show that, any ideas?
 
Basically I think I need to prove the lemma

x + z = y + z -> x = y
 

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