Let n EU = Z and p(n): n² + n is an even integer. a. Write the following statement: (Vn) p(n). b. Is it true or false? c. Prove your answer in (b).

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Let n eU = Z and p(n): n² + n is an even integer.
a. Write the following statement: (Vn) p(n).
b. Is it true or false?
c. Prove your answer in (b).
Transcribed Image Text:Let n eU = Z and p(n): n² + n is an even integer. a. Write the following statement: (Vn) p(n). b. Is it true or false? c. Prove your answer in (b).
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