Prove algebraically that the difference between the squares of any two consecutive odd numbers is always a multiple of 8

(2n+3)^2-(2n+1)^2 4n^2+12n+9-4n^2-4n-1 8n+8 8(n+1), which is a multiple of 8

JG
Answered by Jordan G. Maths tutor

5801 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Write 2-(x+2)/(x-3)-(x-6)/(x+3) as a single fraction of ax+b/x^2-9. What is a and b?


There are n sweets in a bag. Six of the sweets are orange, the rest are yellow. One sweet is removed from the bag without replacement, then another is removed without replacement. Show that n²-n-90=0


how would you solve the simultaneous equations 3x + 4y = 11, 5x - y = 3?


Solve the two simultaneous equations X2 +2Y2= 18 and X - Y = 3


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning