Prove the statement "If a and b are integers one number apart, then the sum a + b is even“ using: a.) Direct proof b.) Proof by contradiction

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.2: Mathematical Induction
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Prove the statement "If a and b are integers one number apart, then the sum a + b is even“ using:
a.) Direct proof
b.) Proof by contradiction
Transcribed Image Text:Prove the statement "If a and b are integers one number apart, then the sum a + b is even“ using: a.) Direct proof b.) Proof by contradiction
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