Odd squares

Think of a number, square it and subtract your starting number. Is the number you're left with odd or even? How do the images help to explain this?

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Think of a number.

Square it.

Subtract your starting number.

Is the number you're left with odd or even?

Try with other numbers.

What do you notice?

How do these images help you explain your observations?

 

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Odd Squares

               

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Odd Squares

               

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Odd Squares