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Question 61

A network routing protocol generates a priority index SSS for a data stream of size k∈Nk \in \mathbb{N}k∈N based on the formula

S=k2+12k+13 S = k^2 + 12k + 13 S=k2+12k+13

Use the method of proof by contradiction to show that if the priority index SSS is even, then the data stream size kkk must be odd.

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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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