SOLUTION: If q is an even integer, which of the expressions results in an even integer? (A) q(12) – 7 (B) 5 + 7q (C) 5q – 3q (D) 2q + 3 (E) 4q + 1

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Question 259208: If q is an even integer, which of the expressions results in an even integer?
(A) q(12) – 7 (B) 5 + 7q (C) 5q – 3q (D) 2q + 3 (E) 4q + 1

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Adding/subtracting an even and odd integer will always produce an odd integer.
A,B,D,E all do that.
You can simplify C.
5q-3q=2q
Twice an even number is always an even number.
C is the correct answer.