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Question 58

Assume that xxx and yyy are integers such that

x2−8y−6=0 x^2 - 8y - 6 = 0 x2−8y−6=0
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Prove that xxx is even.

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b.

Hence, prove that 4y+34y + 34y+3 is even and explain why this leads to a contradiction.

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c.

Explain what can be deduced about the integer solutions to the equation x2−8y−6=0x^2 - 8y - 6 = 0x2−8y−6=0.

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1.1 Proof Questions

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132 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.1 Proof, covering 1.1.1 Structure of mathematical proof, 1.1.2 Disproof by counter example, 1.1.3 Proof by contradiction (A-level only), and 1.1 Proof. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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