A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135183885
Author: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny Lott, Barbara Boschmans
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.1, Problem 16MC
Alejandro claims zero is neither even nor odd because in order to be even, zero would have to be divided into two equal piles and in order to be odd, zero would not be able to be divided into two equal piles. What is your response to Alejandro to convince him that zero is even?
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A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
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