For all integers a and b, if 16 { (a² + b² + ab), then 4 { a or 4 / b.

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Chapter1: Variables, Expressions, And Integers
Section1.7: Multiplying And Dividing Integers
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Use the method of proof using the contrapositive to prove the following statements:

 

{Note: the notation 6≡ means “is not congruent”.}

 

For all integers
a and b, if 16 X (a² + b² + ab), then 4 { a or 4 | b.
Transcribed Image Text:For all integers a and b, if 16 X (a² + b² + ab), then 4 { a or 4 | b.
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