Question 8

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.

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3 + 5 = 8 and 8 is divisible by 4.
5 + 7 = 12 and 12 is divisible by 4.
7 + 9 = 16 and 16 is divisible by 4.
9 + 11 = 20 and 20 is divisible by 4.

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Question 8 The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.

3 + 5 = 8 and 8 is divisible by 4. 5 + 7 = 12 and 12 is divisible by 4. 7 + 9 = 16 and 16 is divisible by 4. 9 + 11 = 20 and 20 is divisible by 4.

Question 8

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.

3 + 5 = 8 and 8 is divisible by 4.
5 + 7 = 12 and 12 is divisible by 4.
7 + 9 = 16 and 16 is divisible by 4.
9 + 11 = 20 and 20 is divisible by 4.