Prove that (2*a^2 + 7a + 3)/(a + 3) is an odd number for any positive integer number, a.

We see that the numerator is a quadratic, so we factorise it to obtain:

(2a + 1)(a + 3)/(a + 3) = 2a + 1

Since a is a positive integer, we know that 2*a + 1 will always be an odd number.

NM
Answered by Nadia M. Maths tutor

3420 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the coordinates of the two turning points of the curve y = x^3+3x^2+3?


Solve the simultaneous equations to find x and y: 3x + 5y = 10 , 5x + 4y = 8


Why does the translation y=f(x+2) translate the graph f(x) 2 units left instead of 2 to the right?


Factorise and solve: x^2 - 8x = -15


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:

© 2026 by IXL Learning