Step by step
The question
Question: is 2 odd or even?
Is 2 odd or even?
Even means it makes pairs, with none left over.
Odd means one is left over.
even: all in pairs
odd: 1 left over
1 Make pairs
Here are 2 dots in pairs.
A pair is 2.
Ring each pair.
Every dot has a partner.
2 Odd or even
None left over.
So 2 is even.
= 2 is even
3 Check
We count by 2s: 2.
We land on 2.
Yes!
It works.
2
Let's look back.
First: make pairs.
Then: odd or even.
Last: check.
Answer
= 2 is even