If the sum of two whole numbers is odd, then their differences is also odd.

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False

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The correct option is A True
Let us take any two whole numbers, $2$ and $3$ .
The sum of numbers are: $2 + 3 = 5$ $(5 i s a n o d d n u m b e r)$ .
The difference of numbers are: $3 - 2 = 1$ $(1 i s a l s o a n o d d n u m b e r)$ .
Hence, the given statement is correct.

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The sum of two odd numbers is always odd.

Q. Which of the following statements are true and which are false?

(i) The sum of two odd numbers is an odd number.
(ii) The sum of two odd numbers is an even number.
(iii) The sum of two even numbers is an even number.
(iv) The sum two even number is an odd number.
(v) The sum of an even number and an odd number is an odd number.
(vi) The sum of an odd number and an even number is an even number
(vii) Every whole number is a natural number.
(viii) Every natural number is a whole number.
(ix) There is a whole number which when added to a whole number, gives that number.
(x) There is a natural number which when added to a natural number, gives that number.
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(xii) Commutativity and associativity are properties of addition of whole numbers.

Question 93

In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F).
If the sum of two distinct whole numbers is odd, then their difference also must be odd.

Q. If two whole numbers differ by 1 and their sum is also 1, then what is the possible value of the two whole numbers given?

The sum of two odd whole numbers is an even number.

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If the sum of two whole numbers is odd, then their differences is also odd.

The correct option is A TrueLet us take any two whole numbers, 2 and 3.The sum of numbers are: 2+3=5 5isanoddnumber.The difference of numbers are: 3-2=1 1isalsoanoddnumber.Hence, the given statement is correct.

The correct option is A True
Let us take any two whole numbers, $2$ and $3$ .
The sum of numbers are: $2 + 3 = 5$ $(5 i s a n o d d n u m b e r)$ .
The difference of numbers are: $3 - 2 = 1$ $(1 i s a l s o a n o d d n u m b e r)$ .
Hence, the given statement is correct.