Let x, y and z be distinct integers, that are odd and positive. Which one of the following statements cannot be true? ?->(Show Answer!)

1. Let x, y and z be distinct integers, that are odd and positive. Which one of the following statements cannot be true?

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By: anil on 05 May 2019 02.31 am

In option d), x-y is even. So, the product of the three terms is even. So, d) cannot be true.

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