(a) If m, n are odd integers, then mn is an odd integer. (b) If m, n are integers and mn is even, then m is even or n is even. (c) If z, y are real numbers and x +y is irrational, then z is irrational or y is irrational.
(a) If m, n are odd integers, then mn is an odd integer. (b) If m, n are integers and mn is even, then m is even or n is even. (c) If z, y are real numbers and x +y is irrational, then z is irrational or y is irrational.
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter7: Real And Complex Numbers
Section7.1: The Field Of Real Numbers
Problem 17E: Prove that if is a nonzero rational number and is irrational, then is irrational.
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(a) If m, n are odd integers, then mn is an odd integer.
(b) If m, n are integers and mn is even, then m is even or n is even.
(c) If z, y are real numbers and x +y is irrational, then z is irrational or y is irrational.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc45dfd55-2702-405b-9288-88cd78d06c07%2Fe3f46a17-5aa5-4aa2-bbbc-cf57c34185bf%2Fhw3jygt_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:5. Prove each of the following statements:..
(a) If m, n are odd integers, then mn is an odd integer.
(b) If m, n are integers and mn is even, then m is even or n is even.
(c) If z, y are real numbers and x +y is irrational, then z is irrational or y is irrational.
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