Prove each statement using a direct proof or proof by contrapositive. One method may be much easier than the other. (i) If x is an odd integer then x² + x is even. * Please show all your work. Thank you.

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**Prove each statement using a direct proof or proof by contrapositive. One method may be much easier than the other.**

(i) If \( x \) is an odd integer then \( x^2 + x \) is even.

*Please show all your work. Thank you.*
Transcribed Image Text:**Prove each statement using a direct proof or proof by contrapositive. One method may be much easier than the other.** (i) If \( x \) is an odd integer then \( x^2 + x \) is even. *Please show all your work. Thank you.*
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