If a and b are two odd positive integers such that a>b, then how do we prove that one of the two numbers (a+b)/2 and (a-b)/2 is odd and the other is even?
Veer Kashyap , 11 Years ago
Grade 11
1 Answers
Vikas TU
Last Activity: 11 Years ago
Take a = 5 and b = 3 such that a>b
Now, (a+b)/2 = (5+3)/2 = 4 which is even
and (a-b)/2 = (5-3)/2 = 1 which is odd
hence proved!
plz approve!
Provide a better Answer & Earn Cool Goodies
Enter text here...
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES
Prepraring for the competition made easy just by live online class.
Full Live Access
Study Material
Live Doubts Solving
Daily Class Assignments
Ask a Doubt
Get your questions answered by the expert for free