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Adding Even and Odd

19. a. Choose two even numbers under 100 and add them. Is the result even or odd?
b. Do the same thing for two odd numbers.

c. If the sum of two numbers is odd, what can you say about the two numbers?

20. a. How can you explain that the sum of an even number and an odd number is always odd? Use dot patterns to show your reasoning.
b. Show with dot patterns that the sum of two odd numbers is even.
21. Two V-patterns of wild geese come together and form one group. Can the new group form a perfect V-pattern?

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