Problem 4 [25 points]: Contradiction Given a proof by contradiction of the statement: If n? + 11 is odd then n is even

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Problem 4 [25 points]: Contradiction
Given a proof by contradiction of the statement:
If n? + 11 is odd then n is even
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4 [25 points]: Contradiction Given a proof by contradiction of the statement: If n? + 11 is odd then n is even
Please use the following definitions of even and odd numbers:
• An integer a is even if there exists an integer z with a = 2z.
• An integer a is odd if there exists an integer z with a = 2z + 1.
Your proofs may use the fact that every integer is either even or odd, but not both.
Transcribed Image Text:Please use the following definitions of even and odd numbers: • An integer a is even if there exists an integer z with a = 2z. • An integer a is odd if there exists an integer z with a = 2z + 1. Your proofs may use the fact that every integer is either even or odd, but not both.
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