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− | Assume [[WLOG]] that <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are both <math>1</math>. Plugging into each of the choices, we get <math>4, 2, 6, 16,</math> and <math>3</math>. The only odd integer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)}\ 3mn}</math>. | + | Assume [[WLOG]] that <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are both <math>1</math>. Plugging into each of the choices, we get <math>4, 2, 6, 16,</math> and <math>3</math>. The only odd integer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)}\ 3mn}</math>. |
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 1 November 2016
Problem
Suppose m and n are positive odd integers. Which of the following must also be an odd integer?
Solution
Assume WLOG that and are both . Plugging into each of the choices, we get and . The only odd integer is .
See Also
2005 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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