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Select the mistake that is made in the proof given below. Theorem. The product of an even integer and any other integer is even. Proof. Suppose that x is an even integer and y is an arbitrary integer. Since x is even, x = 2k for some integer k. Therefore, xy = 2m for some integer m, which means that xy is even
A. Failure to properly introduce a variable.
B. Misuse of existential instantiation.
C. Generalizing from examples.
D. Assuming facts that have not yet been proven.

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