Is 12 odd or even

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Question: is 12 odd or even?

Even means it makes pairs, with none left over.

Odd means one is left over.

1 Make pairs

Here are 12 dots in pairs.

A pair is 2.

Ring each pair.

Every dot has a partner.

2 Odd or even

None left over.

So 12 is even.

3 Check

We count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.

We land on 12.

Yes!

It works.

Let's look back.

First: make pairs.

Then: odd or even.

Last: check.