All even numbers can be written in the form 2m where m is an Integer.

All odd numbers can be written in the form 2n + 1 where n is an Integer.

Consider the following conjecture:

  • An even number plus an odd number will always give an odd number.

a. Give two examples showing this conjecture works.


b. Prove the conjecture algebraically.

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