I need to show that $(m,n) \mapsto 2^{m-1}(2n-1)$ is a bijection of $\mathbb{N} \times \mathbb{N}$ on $\mathbb{N}$
I think I need to show that the expression is both injective and surjective, but I am not sure how to do that.
Maybe a kind person can help me in some direction?
Thanks in advance.