Express each of the following number as sum of two even number so that the result is even

It looks obvious that the sum of two even numbers is always an even number. We can provide a few examples to demonstrate the possibility that the statement is indeed true.

See the table below.

We know that simply giving examples is not proof. So let’s start formulating our proof.

BRAINSTORM BEFORE WRITING THE PROOF

Note: The purpose of brainstorming in writing proof is for us to understand what the theorem is trying to convey; and gather enough information to connect the dots, which will be used to bridge the hypothesis and the conclusion.

At the back of our head, we should know what an even number looks like. The general form of an even number is shown below.

Meaning, $\textbf{m}$ is an even number if it can be expressed as

$\textbf{m}=\textbf{2r}$ where $\textbf{r}$ is just another integer.

Below are examples of even numbers because they can all be written as a product of $2$ and an integer $r$ .

After having a good intuitive understanding of what an even number is, we are ready to move to the next step. Suppose we pick any two even numbers. Let’s call them

$2r$ and $2s$ .

Let’s sum it up.

$2r + 2s$

We can’t combine them into a single algebraic expression because they have different variables. However, factoring out the number $2$ is the obvious next step.

$2r + 2s = 2\left( {r + s} \right)$

It should be very clear at this point that $\textbf{2(r + s)}$ must also be an even number since the sum of the integers $r$ and $s$ is just another integer.

If we let $n$ be the sum of integers $r$ and $s$ , then $n = r + s$ . Therefore, we can rewrite $2(r + s)$ as $\textbf{2n}$ which is without a doubt an even number.

WRITE THE PROOF

THEOREM: The sum of two even numbers is an even number.

PROOF: Start by picking any two integers. We can write them as $2x$ and $2y$ . The sum of these two even numbers is $2x + 2y$ . Now, factor out the common factor $2$ . That means $2x + 2y$ = $2(x + y)$ . Inside the parenthesis, we have a sum of two integers. Since the sum of two integers is just another integer then we can let integer $n$ be equal to $(x + y)$ . Substituting $(x + y)$ by $n$ in $2(x + y)$ , we obtain $\textbf{2n}$ which is clearly an even number. Thus, the sum of two even numbers is even.◾️

Other proofs that might interest you:

Proof: The Sum of Two Odd Numbers is an Even Number

Question 1 Exercise 3.2

Answer:

SOLUTION:

(i) The sum of any two odd numbers is an even number.

example: 1+3=4, 3+5=8

(ii) The sum of any two even numbers is an even number.

example: 4+4=8, 2+2=4

Video transcript

hello guys welcome to lido homework today we're doing question number one which is what is the sum of any two first one odd numbers so let's take example of any two odd numbers so three three is odd number and five so five is also n number so now we'll add both of them so three plus five which will give us 8 both are odd but the answer is 8 which is even so the sum of any two odd numbers is even okay let's move on to the second part what is the sum of any two even numbers so now let's take any two even numbers so let's take 8 and let's take 4 so sum means addition so 8 plus 4 is 12 12 is also even therefore sum of any two even numbers is also even so answer to both of these questions is even thank you guys for watching the video if you have doubts please let me in the comments below i'll get back to you as soon as possible thank you very much

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