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Show algebraically that the sum of two consecutive numbers is always odd

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Answer:

→ Let 2 consecutive numbers be

k and k + 1

→ Find the sum of these 'numbers'

2k + 1

→ Conclude statement

2 ( k ) + 1, as there is a remainder of 1, 2 consecutive numbers are always odd

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