Is the set closed under addition? If not, explain why. {2, 4, 6, 8, ...}  a) Yes, this set is closed under addition. b) No, 4 + 8 does not belong to the set.

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Is the set closed under addition? If not, explain why.

{2, 4, 6, 8, ...} 

a) Yes, this set is closed under addition.

b) No, 4 + 8 does not belong to the set.

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