3. Consider the statement: "for all integers n, if n is even then 6n is even.' (a) Prove the statement. (b) Is the converse true? Prove or disprove. 22

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3. Consider the statement: "for all integers n, if n is even then 6n is even."
(a) Prove the statement.
(b) Is the converse true? Prove or disprove.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Consider the statement: "for all integers n, if n is even then 6n is even." (a) Prove the statement. (b) Is the converse true? Prove or disprove.
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