answersLogoWhite

0

The mathematical definition of an even number is

An integer n is even if there exists and integer m such that n = 2m.

Is zero an integer? Yes.

Does there exist an integer m such that 0 = 2m. Yes. Let m = 0 and 0 = 2 x 0.

Additionally, additive rules state that

even + even = even

odd + odd = even.

Under these rules, zero can be even, but cannot be odd.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

RafaRafa
There's no fun in playing it safe. Why not try something a little unhinged?
Chat with Rafa
TaigaTaiga
Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga
BeauBeau
You're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
More answers

An even number can be divided by 2 evenly. An odd number will have a remainder of 1 when divided by 2. 0 is an even number.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is zero even?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp