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Question

What is the greatest integer that will always evenly divide the sum of two consecutive odd numbers?

Worked Solution

Let 2xx - 1 and 2xx + 1 be the two consecutive odd numbers.

2xx - 1 + 2xx + 1 = 4x ⇒x\ \rArr {{{correctAnswer}}}

∴\therefore The greatest integer is {{{correctAnswer}}}.

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Question

What is the greatest integer that will always evenly divide the sum of two consecutive odd numbers?

Worked Solution

Let 2xx - 1 and 2xx + 1 be the two consecutive odd numbers.

2xx - 1 + 2xx + 1 = 4x ⇒x\ \rArr 4

∴\therefore The greatest integer is 4.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

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