SOLUTION: show that the sum of any consecutive odd whole numbers has any factor of 5.
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Question 368264: show that the sum of any consecutive odd whole numbers has any factor of 5.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can't do it. That is because, in general, the sum of two consecutive odd numbers (odd has no meaning unless the numbers are whole) is divisible by 4.
The 
odd number is 
. The next consecutive odd number is 
. The sum is 
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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