Give a direct proof: Ifx is even, then x³ + x + 1 is odd. (Use the definitions of even and odd, and facts about arithmetic of integers. Do NOT use more general statements like "even times even is even". Try to not leave out any steps or reasons!)

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Give a direct proof: Ifx is even, then x³ + x + 1 is odd.
(Use the definitions of even and odd, and facts about arithmetic of integers. Do NOT use more general
statements like "even times even is even". Try to not leave out any steps or reasons!)
Transcribed Image Text:Give a direct proof: Ifx is even, then x³ + x + 1 is odd. (Use the definitions of even and odd, and facts about arithmetic of integers. Do NOT use more general statements like "even times even is even". Try to not leave out any steps or reasons!)
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