Even / Odd Numbers - PSAT Math

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If m and n are both even integers, which of the following must be true?

l. _m_2/_n_2 is even

ll. _m_2/_n_2 is odd

lll. _m_2 + _n_2 is divisible by four

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Answer

While I & II can be true, examples can be found that show they are not always true (for example, 22/22 is odd and 42/22 is even).

III is always true – a square even number is always divisible by four, and the distributive property tell us that adding two numbers with a common factor gives a sum that also has that factor.

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