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  • 18-07-2019
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Prove that if m^2 - n^2 is even, then m - n is even also.

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  • 24-07-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]m^2-n^2[/tex] is even i.e.

it is a multiple of 2

let us suppose it 2k

and we know that it is possible only when either both m&n is odd or even

i.e.

[tex]\left ( even\right )^2-\left ( even\right )^2[/tex]=even number

[tex]\left ( odd\right )^2-\left ( odd\right )^2[/tex]=odd number

thus m-n is even for both case i.e. for both m&n either odd or even

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