I. Prove the following statements using the indicated proof. 4.) Let a € Z. If a - 2 is divisible by 4, then a? - 4 is divisible by 16. (Direct Proof)

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I. Prove the following statements using the indicated proof.
4.) Let a € Z. If a – 2 is divisible by 4, then a?- 4 is divisible by 16. (Direct Proof)
Transcribed Image Text:I. Prove the following statements using the indicated proof. 4.) Let a € Z. If a – 2 is divisible by 4, then a?- 4 is divisible by 16. (Direct Proof)
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