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Prove that the sum of two successive odd numbers is divisible by 4

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Solution

Let two successive odd number are

2k+1,2k+3

Sum of these number.


2k+1+2k+3=4k+4

=4(k+1)


Which is divisible by 4,

Hence, proved.


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