State whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F).

If the sum of two distinct whole numbers is odd, then their difference also must be odd.

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If the sum of two distinct whole numbers is odd, then their difference also must be odd.

True

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True.

Consider the two odd numbers 2 and 5.

Then, sum = 2 + 5 = 7 it is an odd number.

Now, difference = 2 – 5 = 3 it also an odd number.

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