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By giving a counter example, show that the following statement is false. If n is an odd integer, then n is prime.

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To show that the statement "If n is an odd integer, then n is prime" is false, we need to provide a counterexample. A counterexample is a specific case that disproves a general statement. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Statement**: The statement claims that every odd integer is a prime number. Recall that a prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. 2. **Identify a Counterexample**: We need to find an odd integer that is not prime. ...
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