example as justification. If x ∈ Z and y ∈ Z and x > y, then x − y > 0. If x and y are both even integers, the mean of the two numbers is odd If x and y are both even integers and x > y, then x ∗ y is an even integer where x ∗ y > y.

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Determine whether each statement is true or false. For each true statement, give a proof as justification. For each false statement, give a counterexample as justification.

  • If x ∈ Z and y ∈ Z and x > y, then x y > 0.
  • If x and y are both even integers, the mean of the two numbers is odd
  • If x and y are both even integers and x > y, then x y is an even integer where x y > y.
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