Let a and b be integers so that (a, b) = 1. Prove that (a + b, a – b) divides 2.

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Q: Use a direct proof technique to prove the following theorems: For all integers r and y, r + y - 3 is…

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Q: Use the Factor Theorem to prove that x + c is a factor of xn + cn if n ≥ 1 is an odd integer.

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