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Use 2n and 2n + 1 to Explain an Expression's Parity

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Number Play · Parity of expressions · 2:59

You'll learn: Write numbers as 2n or 2n + 1 to see when an expression is even or odd for every input.

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You'll learn: Write numbers as 2n or 2n + 1 to see when an expression is even or odd for every input.

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