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A proof by contraposition is a clever way to show that a statement is true. Rather than proving the actual statement directly, we prove its contrapositive. The contrapositive of a statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If not Q, then not P.'
In our exercise, the statement is 'If \(x + y \geq 2\), then \(x \geq 1\) or \(y \geq 1\).' The contrapositive changes this statement to 'If \(x < 1\) and \(y < 1\), then \(x + y < 2\).' By proving this altered statement, we indirectly prove the original statement.
This proof technique can be particularly useful when the contrapositive form is easier to handle. It transforms a problem into a potentially simpler one while maintaining logical equivalence.

Inequalities are mathematical expressions that show the relationship between two values where they are not necessarily equal. Inequalities use symbols like \(<\), \(>\), \(\leq\), and \(\geq\).
In our exercise, the key inequality is \(x + y \geq 2\). This means the sum of \(x\) and \(y\) is at least 2. Instead of working directly with this, we look at its contrapositive, which involves the inequality \(x + y < 2\), suggesting that the sum of \(x\) and \(y\) is less than 2 if both \(x\) and \(y\) are less than 1.
By manipulating inequalities in this way, we can turn complex logical statements into simpler forms to prove.

Logical negation is about reversing the truth value of a statement. If a statement is true, its negation is false, and vice versa. This concept is crucial in forming contrapositives.
Negating 'If \(x \geq 1\) or \(y \geq 1\)' gives us 'If \(x < 1\) and \(y < 1\),' which is the starting point for our contraposition proof.
Understanding how to properly negate statements helps in transforming the original problem into its contrapositive, making the proof process feasible.

Real numbers form the basis of many mathematical proofs and problems. Real numbers include all the numbers on the number line, encompassing both rational and irrational numbers.
In this exercise, both \(x\) and \(y\) are specified as real numbers. This means they can take any value within the infinite set of real numbers. The flexibility of real numbers allows us to assume \(x < 1\) and \(y < 1\) as part of our contraposition approach.
Working with real numbers ensures that our proof remains valid over a vast range of possible values, rather than just specific cases.