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If \(a\) and \(b\) are both positive integers, is \(b^{a+1}-b\cdot a^b\) odd?

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by VJesus12 » Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:32 am

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If \(a\) and \(b\) are both positive integers, is \(b^{a+1}-b\cdot a^b\) odd?

(1) \(a+(a+4)+(a-8)+(a+6)+(a-10)\) is odd
(2) \(b^3+3b^2+5b+7\) is odd

Answer: D

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