For all integers 1. x and y, if x + y ≥ 9, then either x ≥ 5 or y ≥ 5.

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Consider the result: For all integers 1. x and y, if x + y ≥ 9, then either x ≥ 5 or y ≥ 5.

Write a paragraph proof of this result using the proof by contrapositive technique

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