If the sum of two distinct whole numbers is odd, then their difference also must be odd. True or false? Why?
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False
Because
for eg: take 2 whole numbers like 5 and 3
sum of 5 and 3 is 7 - it is odd , but
difference of 5 and 3 - it is even
Because
for eg: take 2 whole numbers like 5 and 3
sum of 5 and 3 is 7 - it is odd , but
difference of 5 and 3 - it is even
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False
Because 15 + 3 = 17 and that is odd but,
15 - 3 = 12 and that is even
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