(4) Prove that if s and t are odd perfect squares, s + t is not a perfect square. Use contradiction (Hint: You will likely need the facts from a and b to complete this proof. You can use these as axioms).

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(4) Prove that if s and t are odd perfect squares, s + t is not a perfect square.
Use contradiction (Hint: You will likely need the facts from a and b to complete
this proof. You can use these as axioms).
Transcribed Image Text:(4) Prove that if s and t are odd perfect squares, s + t is not a perfect square. Use contradiction (Hint: You will likely need the facts from a and b to complete this proof. You can use these as axioms).
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