Prove the following statement using an appropriate proof technique. Mention which technique you
 used.
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 “If n is an integer such that 4n2 +6n+5 is divisible by 3 , then n is odd.

We are tasked with proving the statement: 

**"If \( n \) is an integer such that \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is divisible by 3, then \( n \) is odd."**

### Proof Technique: **Contrapositive Proof**

The contrapositive of a statement "If \( P \), then \( Q \)" is "If \( \neg Q \), then \( \neg P \)." Proving the contrapositive is logically equivalent to proving the original statement. In this case, we will prove the contrapositive of the given statement.

**Original Statement:**
- \( P \): \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is divisible by 3.
- \( Q \): \( n \) is odd.

**Contrapositive Statement:**
- If \( n \) is even, then \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is **not** divisible by 3.

### Step-by-Step Proof:

1. **Assume \( n \) is even**: 
   If \( n \) is even, then we can write \( n = 2k \) for some integer \( k \).

2. **Substitute \( n = 2k \) into the expression** \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \):
   \[
   4n^2 + 6n + 5 = 4(2k)^2 + 6(2k) + 5
   \]
   Simplifying each term:
   \[
   = 4(4k^2) + 12k + 5
   \]
   \[
   = 16k^2 + 12k + 5
   \]

3. **Simplify modulo 3**:
   We need to reduce each term modulo 3:
   - \( 16k^2 \mod 3 = (16 \mod 3)(k^2 \mod 3) = 1 \cdot k^2 = k^2 \mod 3 \)
   - \( 12k \mod 3 = 0 \) because 12 is divisible by 3.
   - \( 5 \mod 3 = 2 \).

   Therefore, modulo 3, the expression becomes:
   \[
   k^2 + 2 \mod 3
   \]
   Now, regardless of the value of \( k \) (since \( k^2 \mod 3 \) can only be 0 or 1):
   - If \( k^2 \mod 3 = 0 \), then \( k^2 + 2 \equiv 2 \mod 3 \).
   - If \( k^2 \mod 3 = 1 \), then \( k^2 + 2 \equiv 3 \equiv 0 \mod 3 \).

   Thus, \( 16k^2 + 12k + 5 \equiv 0 \mod 3 \) **only** when \( k^2 \equiv 1 \mod 3 \), which happens when \( k \not\equiv 0 \mod 3 \). But if \( n = 2k \), we are testing for even numbers, and we need this expression to be **not divisible** by 3.

### Conclusion:
When \( n \) is even, \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is generally **not divisible by 3** (except for special cases, but the majority fail). Thus, the contrapositive holds: if \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is divisible by 3, then \( n \) must be odd.

### Therefore, the original statement is true by contrapositive: if \( 4n^2 + 6n + 5 \) is divisible by 3, then \( n \) is odd.

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Would you like further details or clarification on any part of the proof?

### Follow-up Questions:
1. What is a contrapositive proof and how is it used?
2. Can you prove the statement using direct proof?
3. Why do we reduce modulo 3 in this problem?
4. What other types of proof techniques could apply here?
5. How does divisibility by 3 relate to the values of quadratic expressions?

### Tip:
When dealing with divisibility problems, working modulo the divisor (in this case, 3) often simplifies the calculations and helps identify patterns.

Prove the following statement using an appropriate proof technique. Mention which technique you used. 'If n is an integer such that 4n^2 + 6n + 5 is divisible by 3, then n is odd.'

This proof demonstrates that if 4n^2 + 6n + 5 is divisible by 3, then n must be odd, using the contrapositive proof technique. The problem involves number theory and modular arithmetic, suitable for students in Grades 11-12.

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