Methods of Proof:  Prove the following using the methods of proof indicated. (15 points)  1 If x is an odd integer, then 5x - 7 is an even integer.  (Use direct proof)          2. If a is an odd integer, then a2 +3a+5 is odd. (Use direct proof)         3. Suppose x and y are even. If x is even, then x y is even. (Use indirect proof)

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