show that any odd positive integer is of the form 6q+1
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Step-by-step explanation:
As we know a=bq+r
where a is an odd positive integer, b=6 & r>0 and = or <b
the possible values of r=6,5,4,3,2,1,0
a=6q+6
a=6q+5
a=6q+4
a=6q+3
a=6q+2
a=6q+1......(1)
a=6q
hence, any positive odd integer a is of the form 6q+1.
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