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For some integer q. every odd integer is of the form

A) q
B) q + 1
C) 2q
D) 2q + 1


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Solution

We know that the odd integers are not divisible by 2.

If we take any integer, say a, as the dividend and 2 as the divisor, then by Euclid's division lemma

a=2q+r Where q is the quotient and 0r<2

If a is an even integer, then the possible values of r are just 0.

If a is an odd integer, the possible values of r are just 1.

Thus, any odd integer can be expressed as 2q+1.

Hence, answer option is D.


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