Solving Consecutive Odd and Even Integer Problems

What happens when you add 2 to an odd number?

• You get an even number

• You get another odd number

• You get a prime number

• You get a composite number

What is the next even number after 8?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 11

Why do we add 2 to find consecutive odd or even integers?

• Because adding 1 gives the same number

• Because adding 2 is easier

• Because adding 2 keeps the parity (odd/even) the same

• Because adding 3 is too much

What are the three consecutive odd integers whose sum is 111?

• 35, 37, 39

• 39, 41, 43

• 33, 35, 37

• 37, 39, 41

If the first odd integer is 35, what is the second consecutive odd integer?

• 36

• 37

• 39

• 38

What is the sum of 35, 37, and 39?

• 111

• 113

• 115

• 117

What are the two consecutive even integers whose sum is 26?

• 11 and 13

• 12 and 14

• 10 and 12

• 13 and 15

If the first even integer is 12, what is the second consecutive even integer?

• 16

• 15

• 14

• 13

What is the sum of 12 and 14?

• 24

• 25

• 27

• 26

What is the next even number after 12?

• 15

• 14

• 16

• 13