Let x, y ∈Z. Prove that if x≡1(mod 5) and y ≡2(mod5 ), then x^2-y^2≡0(mod 5).  Give 2 examples to show that this scenario either does or does not work. Give the proof with an explanation to each step.

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Let x, y ∈Z. Prove that if x≡1(mod 5) and y ≡2(mod5 ), then x^2-y^2≡0(mod 5). 

Give 2 examples to show that this scenario either does or does not work.

Give the proof with an explanation to each step.

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