How to subtract odd numbers - GRE Quantitative Reasoning

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Assume and are both odd whole numbers and .

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An odd whole number minus an odd whole number will result in an even whole number. Since , the subtraction will result in a negative even whole number. The only answer that fits these requirements is .

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