Question

If a and b are odd integers, then a-b is a even integer. Which answer is the inverse of the conditional statment

Answer 1

wouldn't it be the original statement?

Answer 2

not the original statement

Answer 3

inverse means you negate both the if and then statements

Answer 4

example

if I am hot I will buy ice cream

becomes

if I am not hot I will not buy ice cream

Answer 5

Treat odd integers like negative numbers, when multiplied a negative number becomes positive.

Answer 6

if a-b is a even integer, then a and b are odd integers

Answer 7

almost

Answer 8

keep the order of the statements the same

Answer 9

in other words, the a-b part was part of the "then" statement

Answer 10

so the a-b part should be part of the "then" statement in your answer

Answer 11

i hope that wasn't too confusing ;_:

Answer 12

so do you have any ideas on what the answer is now?

Answer 13

if a and b are not odd integers, then a-b is not an even integer

Answer 14

perfect!