Let b and' d be two rational numbers written in lowest terms. Let s = q + e S = r and f be written in lowest terms. Assume that s is not 0. Prove or disprove the following two statements. a. If b and d are odd, then fis odd. b. If b and d are even, then f is even.

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Let
b and'
d be two rational numbers written in lowest terms. Let s = q +
e
S =
r and
f be written in lowest terms. Assume that s is not 0.
Prove or disprove the following two statements.
a. If b and d are odd, then fis odd.
b. If b and d are even, then f is even.
Transcribed Image Text:Let b and' d be two rational numbers written in lowest terms. Let s = q + e S = r and f be written in lowest terms. Assume that s is not 0. Prove or disprove the following two statements. a. If b and d are odd, then fis odd. b. If b and d are even, then f is even.
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