Algebraic Proof
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- In this lesson, we will look at how we can use algebra to prove what happens to calculations with odd and even numbers.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Is the value of 2n always odd, always even, or either?
Always Odd
Could be either
Q2.
Is the value of 4n - 2 always odd, always even, or either?
Always Odd
Could be either
Q3.
Is the value of 3n + 1 always odd, always even, or either?
Always Even
Always Odd
Q4.
What operation could I perform to 4n + 1 to make it always even?
Add 5
Divide it by 2
Multiply it by 3
Nothing - it already is even.
Q5.
What operation could I perform to n + 4 to make it always even?
Add 1
Divide it by 2
Multiply it by 3
Nothing - it already is even.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the result of Odd + Odd + Even?
Odd
Q2.
What is the result of odd x even x odd?
Odd
Q3.
What is the result of 334543 + 554567 + 66567 + 55456 ?
Even
Q4.
What is the result of (odd x even) + (odd + even)
Even
Q5.
What is the result of (odd + odd) + (even x odd) + (even + odd + odd)
Odd