1. Suppose m and n are integers. Prove by contradiction: If m is even and (m+n) is also even then n is even. (Note: You may use the theorem, For any xeZ, x is odd if and only if x is not even.)

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1. Suppose m and n are integers. Prove by contradiction:
If m is even and (m+n) is also even then n is even.
(Note: You may use the theorem, For any xeZ, x is odd if and only if x is not even.)
Transcribed Image Text:1. Suppose m and n are integers. Prove by contradiction: If m is even and (m+n) is also even then n is even. (Note: You may use the theorem, For any xeZ, x is odd if and only if x is not even.)
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