SOLUTION: If x is an odd integer, which of the following must also be an odd integer? a.x+1 b.2x c.x+4 d.x-1 e.x/2

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Question 904869: If x is an odd integer, which of the following must also be an odd integer?
a.x+1
b.2x
c.x+4
d.x-1
e.x/2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Think about the question logically. If add an odd number to your x, the result is even. If you add an even number to your x, the result is odd. A nonwhole number is not odd and is not even. Can you now pick the correct choice?