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For example:
If your three whole numbers are $7$ , $4$ and $12$, the differences
are
$7-4 = 3$
$12-7 = 5$
$12-4 = 8$.
The product of the differences is $3\times 5\times 8 = 120$ (an even number)
Start with other sets of three whole numbers. Is the product of their differences always even?
If so, can you explain why?
If not, can you find a counter-example?
AND
Can you guarantee that, for any four whole numbers you choose,
the product of their differences will always be a multiple of
three?
For example:
If your four whole numbers are $7$ , $4$, $12$ and $6$, the
differences are
$7-4 = 3$
$12-7 = 5$
$7-6 = 1$
$12-4 = 8$
$6-4 = 2$
$12-6 = 6$
The product of the differences is $3\times 5\times 1\times 8\times
2\times 6 = 1440$ (a multiple of three)
Start with other sets of four whole numbers. Is the product of
their differences always a multiple of three?
If so, can you explain why?
If not, can you find a counter-example?
In the example above, the product of the differences, $1440$, is also a multiple of $4$, $5$ and $6$.
Is the product of the differences of four numbers always divisible by $4$, $5$ and $6$?