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EXAMPLE 3

x. Assume temporarily that x is divisible by 4 . This means that = n for some whole number n . So, multiplying both sides by 4 gives x = 4 n. 4. EXAMPLE 3. Write an indirect proof. Write an indirect proof that an odd number is not divisible by 4. x is an odd number.

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  1. x Assume temporarily that xis divisible by 4. This means that = n for some whole number n. So, multiplying both sides by 4 gives x = 4n. 4 EXAMPLE 3 Write an indirect proof Write an indirect proof that an odd number is not divisible by 4. xis an odd number. GIVEN : xis not divisible by 4. PROVE : SOLUTION STEP 1

  2. If xis odd, then, by definition, xcannot be divided evenly by 2. However, x = 4nso = = 2n. We know that 2nis a whole number because nis a whole number, so x can be divided evenly by 2. This contradicts the given statement that xis odd. x 2 4n 2 EXAMPLE 3 Write an indirect proof STEP 2 STEP 3 Therefore, the assumption that xis divisible by 4 must be false, which proves that xis not divisible by 4.

  3. Suppose you wanted to prove the statement “If x + y = 14 and y = 5, then x = 9.” What temporary assumption could you make to prove the conclusion indirectly? How does that assumption lead to a contradiction? ANSWER Assume temporarily that x = 9; since x + y 14 andy = 5are given, letting x = 9 leads to the contradiction 9 + 5  14. for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE 4.

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