SOLUTION: X,Y and Z are three consecutive whole numbers. Which of the following statements is always true? A) X x Y x Z is even B) X x Y x Z is odd C) X + Y + Z is even D) X + Y + Z is

Question 1144830: X,Y and Z are three consecutive whole numbers. Which of the following statements is always true?
A) X x Y x Z is even
B) X x Y x Z is odd
C) X + Y + Z is even
D) X + Y + Z is odd
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X,Y and Z are three consecutive whole numbers. Which of the following statements is always true?
A) X x Y x Z is even
B) X x Y x Z is odd
C) X + Y + Z is even
D) X + Y + Z is odd
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Pick 3 numbers, Odd, Even, Odd
and
3 numbers, Even, Odd, Even
and see what you think.

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