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3*2^279841-1
Is the value above expression even or odd?

User Mameesh
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Answer:

Odd

Step-by-step explanation:

= 3358091

User Allocate
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Answer:

Odd

Step-by-step explanation:

2 to any power is an even number

multiplied by 3 --> still even

subtract 1 --> odd

User Dave Hillier
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