Prove the following result.  For all integers a and b, if ab is even, then a or b is even. how would you begin (include assumptions) and end a proof if you give a: a.) Direct Proof? b.) Proof by Contrapositive? c.) Proof by Contradiction?

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Prove the following result. 

For all integers a and b, if ab is even, then a or b is even.

how would you begin (include assumptions) and end a proof if you give a:

a.) Direct Proof?

b.) Proof by Contrapositive?

c.) Proof by Contradiction?

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