I Dont Understand This Math Problem?

Question

Im Confused...

If N is an odd integer greater than 9, in terms of N, what would be the smallest even integer greater than N?

Answer 1

The fact that N > 9 is irrelevant.

We know that N is an odd number; the question asks you to figure out the smallest even number that is still greater than N.

Let's say N is 11 - the smallest even integer greater would be 12.  If N is 13, the smallest even integer would be 14, etc.

So, since you don't know the exact value of N, your answer can't be an exact number - it has to be in terms of N.

Try N+1.

Answer 2

n+1

Answer 3

If N = 11, the smallest even integer greater than N is 12,

If N = 13 the answer is 14.

Etc. etc. - in general the answer is N + 1.