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Write whether every positive integer can be of the form `4q+2` where q is an integer, Justify your answer

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To determine whether every positive integer can be expressed in the form \(4q + 2\) where \(q\) is an integer, we can analyze the possible forms of integers when divided by 4. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Form**: The expression \(4q + 2\) represents a specific type of integer. Here, \(q\) is any integer (positive, negative, or zero). The term \(4q\) indicates that we are considering multiples of 4, and adding 2 means we are shifting these multiples up by 2. 2. **Identifying Possible Remainders**: ...
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