An even number can be divided by 2 evenly. An odd number will have a remainder of 1 when divided by 2.
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You can tell it will be even when the number you are multiplying has a 2 4 6 8. You can tell it will be odd when the number you are multiplying has a 1 3 5 7.
You cannot. If a number is even - other than 2 - then it is a composite number. However, if it is odd, it is not easily possible to tell whether it is prime or composite.
To determine if a number is even or odd, you can check if the number is divisible by 2. If the number is divisible by 2 without leaving a remainder, then it is even. If the number is not divisible by 2 or leaves a remainder when divided by 2, then it is odd.
An even number can be divided by 2 evenly. An odd number will have a remainder of 1 when divided by 2.
If the factorization includes the number 2, it's even. If not, it's odd.