Question

If n is an odd positive integer, show that n²-1 is divisible by 8

Answer 1

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Answer 2

We kno tat any odd positive integer is of the form 4q+1,4q+3
When n=4q+1,
n^2-1=(4q+1)^2-1
=16q^2+8q+1-1
=16q^2+8q
=8q(2q+1)
n^2-1 is divisible by 8
As in the same way try with 4q+3 also