1. Use a proof by contradiction to prove the following. (a) If m and n are integers such that m² is odd and m + n is even, then n is odd. (b) No integers x and y exist such that 4x² − 6y² + 1 = 8.

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1. Use a proof by contradiction to prove the following.
(a) If m and n are integers such that m² is odd and m + n is even, then n is odd.
(b) No integers x and y exist such that 4x² - 6y² + 1 = 8.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Use a proof by contradiction to prove the following. (a) If m and n are integers such that m² is odd and m + n is even, then n is odd. (b) No integers x and y exist such that 4x² - 6y² + 1 = 8.
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