Which even or odd number comes before or after?
key notes :
- A number is even if it ends in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0.
- A number is odd if it ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
Learn with an example
➡️ Which odd number comes next?
3, 5, 7,____
The numbers are odd. Count forward 2 from 7 to find the odd number that comes next. The odd number that comes after 7 is 9:
3, 5, 7, 9
➡️ Which even number comes next?
2, 4, 6,_____
The numbers are even. Count forward 2 from 6 to find the even number that comes next. The even number that comes after 6 is 8:
2, 4, 6, 8
➡️ Which odd number comes next?
1, 3, 5,____
The numbers are odd. Count forward 2 from 5 to find the odd number that comes next. The odd number that comes after 5 is 7:
1, 3, 5, 7
Let’s practice!
