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Prove by contradiction: Let a and b be integers. Show that if is odd, then a...

Prove by contradiction: Let a and b be integers. Show that if is odd, then a is odd and b is odd.

a) State the negation of the above implication.

b) Disprove the negation and complete your proof.

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