Prove using contradiction .. That is P(x) -> ~Q(x) ...
For all m and n, if mn is even,then m is even or n is even.
Must use the form:
1. Assume P(x) /\ ~Q(x)
2. Definition of P(x) and ~Q(x)
3. Manipulate until you can get a contradiction.
This is a tricky one.. good luck.
Prove using contradiction .. That is P(x) -> ~Q(x) ... For all m and n, if...
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