(12) (a) Prove that if x € Z and r² is even, then x is even. (b) State and prove an analogous statement to (a) about odd numbers.

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Prove that if x EZ and r² is even, then x is even.
(b) State and prove an analogous statement to (a) about odd numbers.
Transcribed Image Text:(12) Prove that if x EZ and r² is even, then x is even. (b) State and prove an analogous statement to (a) about odd numbers.
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