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Why is when you subtract 1 from the square of an odd number it is even?
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∙ 14y ago
An odd number multiplied by another odd number will always equal an odd number. Therefore odd2 = odd x odd = odd number. eg 32 = 3 x 3 = 9. Take away 1 and you will have on even number.
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What can you subtract from 7 so that that the number is even but the number subtracted cannot be an odd?
7 is an odd number. If you subtract an odd number minus an even number, you will always get an odd number. There is no way to avoid this.
What combination of numbers always results in an odd number?
Multiply two odd numbers Add an even and an odd Subtract an odd and an even
Can you subtract odd number from even number?
yes you can and get a positive # too.... unless the odd # is more than the even #
Can you subtract an odd number from an even number to get an odd number?
Yes, that happens every single time.
If you square an odd number will the answer be odd or even?
odd
What can you subtract from 7 so that that the number is even but the number subtracted cannot be an odd?
7 is an odd number. If you subtract an odd number minus an even number, you will always get an odd number. There is no way to avoid this.
When an odd number is subtracted from even number what is the result?
you will always have an odd number when you subtract an odd number from am even number
What do you get if you subtract an odd and even number?
Odd. First subtract 1 less than your odd number, (which is obviously even) to get even - even, which is even. Then take off your spare 1 to finish up odd.
What happens when you subtract a odd number and an odd number?
when an odd number is subtracted from an odd number the answer is an even number.
What is the difference will you get if you subtract an odd number from even number?
The difference is an odd number.
Is it poSsible to get an even number when you subtract an odd and an even number?
No.
If you subtract and even number and another even number can you get and odd number?
No
What combination of numbers always results in an odd number?
Multiply two odd numbers Add an even and an odd Subtract an odd and an even
Can you subtract odd number from even number?
yes you can and get a positive # too.... unless the odd # is more than the even #
How will you know that the root of a given number is even or odd?
Assuming you know that your number is a perfect square, the square root of an even number is even, and the square root of an odd number is odd.
If you subtract 13 from an even number the answer will be odd?
Correct.
Can you subtract an odd number from an even number to get an odd number?
Yes, that happens every single time.
