The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4. Prove this statement by some examples.

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Example 1
Take two odd numbers $3, 5$
$3 + 5 = 8$ here 8 is divisible by 4.
Example 2
Let two odd numbers $13, 15$
$13 + 15 = 28$ here 28 is also divisible by 4
Hence It is correct statement

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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4. Prove this statement by some examples.

Example 1Take two odd numbers 3,53+5=8 here 8 is divisible by 4.Example 2Let two odd numbers 13,1513+15=28 here 28 is also divisible by 4 Hence It is correct statement

Example 1
Take two odd numbers $3, 5$
$3 + 5 = 8$ here 8 is divisible by 4.
Example 2
Let two odd numbers $13, 15$
$13 + 15 = 28$ here 28 is also divisible by 4
Hence It is correct statement