SOLUTION: If m is an odd integer, what is the second consecutive even integer preceding m? a) m-4 b) m-3 c) m-2 d) m-1 e) m+1

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Question 850509: If m is an odd integer, what is the second consecutive even integer preceding m?
a) m-4
b) m-3
c) m-2
d) m-1
e) m+1

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the first even integer preceding odd integer m is m-1
the next even integer is m-3
b) m-3

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