Prove that the following statements are false: a. The sum of two odd counting numbers is always even. 6. b. For all number x, x+5|=|x|+ 5.

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6. Prove that the following statements are false:
a. The sum of two odd counting numbers is always even.
b. For all number x, x+5=|x+5.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Prove that the following statements are false: a. The sum of two odd counting numbers is always even. b. For all number x, x+5=|x+5.
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