Let x € Z. Prove that if 2 | (x²-5) then 4 | (x²-5).

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Let \( x \in \mathbb{Z} \). Prove that if \( 2 \mid (x^2 - 5) \) then \( 4 \mid (x^2 - 5) \).
Transcribed Image Text:Let \( x \in \mathbb{Z} \). Prove that if \( 2 \mid (x^2 - 5) \) then \( 4 \mid (x^2 - 5) \).
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Step 1: Determine the given information

Given that x element of straight integer numbers.

The objective, if 2 vertical line open parentheses x squared minus 5 close parentheses then prove that 4 vertical line open parentheses x squared minus 5 close parentheses.

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