Prove the following: If m is an even number and n is an odd number, then n 2m is odd. Hint: start with the definition of an even number and the definition of an odd number.

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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### Prove the following:

If \( m \) is an even number and \( n \) is an odd number, then \( n - 2m \) is odd.

**Hint:** start with the **definition** of an even number and the **definition** of an odd number.
Transcribed Image Text:### Prove the following: If \( m \) is an even number and \( n \) is an odd number, then \( n - 2m \) is odd. **Hint:** start with the **definition** of an even number and the **definition** of an odd number.
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