BT000R · Bertrand theorem

nonzero_is_succ

Stable checked-use theorem · independently kernel verified

Every nonzero natural has a predecessor.

Current library: Alpha v34, 4,223 checked-use theorems; Stable remains 432. Historical first admissions, original proof editions, and non-admitted aliases are preserved. Exact original first-admission records.

Statement with defined notation

forall n. ~(n = 0) -> exists k. n = S k

Every purple notation token opens its conservative definition. Expanding the displayed statement recovers the exact first-order Peano-arithmetic formula checked by the unchanged kernel.

Definitions used by this theorem

In the theorem statement

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In local proof propositions

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Exact expanded native-PA statement
forall n. ~(n = 0) -> exists k. n = S k

Proof neighborhood

Direct theorem prerequisites

none

Direct theorem dependents

Definition-aware tactic body

Only local propositions introduced by have or suffices are compacted. Every changed line has an exact-AST conservative-expansion receipt; the kernel still receives the immutable original tactic script.

Read the argument

Proof checkpoints

8 script commands · 7 reading checkpoints · 0 local claims

This is a reading aid, not a new proof or a proof-tree certificate. Checkpoint groups are consecutive commands, not inferred branch boundaries. Every step links to the preserved script.

Definition notation is shown below. Open the paired exact edition for the original native formulas. Source pairing is not a new equivalence certificate.

01Induction on nL1–2

Split the argument into the base and successor obligations. The induction hypothesis is available only in the successor branch.

  1. L1
    induction n
  2. L2
    intro h
02Separate the logical casesL3–3

Follow the explicit conjunction, disjunction, witness, or contradiction step recorded below.

  1. L3
    exfalso
03Use earlier factsL4–4

Instantiate or apply named facts and discharge the corresponding proof obligations.

  1. L4
    apply h
04Calculate and transport equalitiesL5–5

Carry out the recorded arithmetic or equality steps; inspect the exact commands for their direction and premises.

  1. L5
    refl
05Fix variables and assumptionsL6–6

Work with arbitrary variables or the premises of the current implication.

  1. L6
    intro h
06Construct an explicit witnessL7–7

Supply the displayed value, then prove that it has the required property.

  1. L7
    exists n
07Calculate and transport equalitiesL8–8

Carry out the recorded arithmetic or equality steps; inspect the exact commands for their direction and premises.

  1. L8
    refl

Library-wide reading audit

Original defined command ledger · 8 lines
  1. 0001induction n
  2. 0002intro h
  3. 0003exfalso
  4. 0004apply h
  5. 0005refl
  6. 0006intro h
  7. 0007exists n
  8. 0008refl