6. Let m, n EN with m, n > 2, and let a, b E Z. Prove that a = b (mod mn) implies a = b (mod m) and a = b (a) (mod n). (b) counterexample. Is the converse of part (a) true? If so, prove it. If not, give a

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6. Let m, n E N with m, n > 2, and let a, b E Z.
Prove that a = b (mod mn) implies a = b (mod m) and a = b
(a)
(mod n).
(b)
counterexample.
Is the converse of part (a) true? If so, prove it. If not, give a
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