In this worksheet, we will learn how to express an odd number as "double a number plus one" and then identify whether the result is an odd or even number.
For Example:
Question:
Write this odd number as "double a number plus one". Then say whether the answer is odd or even.
209 = 2 x ______ + 1
Answer:
If we take one away from 209, we get 208. Then halve this number and get 104.
209 = 2 x 104 + 1, which is the same as "double 104 plus one".
The number 104 is an even number, since it is divisible by 2.