Prove that 3n+ 7 is even if and only if n is odd. You must use definitions of even (and odd, if needed). Do not use "even plus even is even" or similar rules of thumb.
Prove that 3n+ 7 is even if and only if n is odd. You must use definitions of even (and odd, if needed). Do not use "even plus even is even" or similar rules of thumb.
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Author:Swokowski
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.1: Real Numbers
Problem 25E
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(and odd, if needed). Do not use "even plus even is even" or similar rules of thumb.
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