Unit 2 · Number Theory

Even ÷ 8 — Which Remainders Are Possible?

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Even number ÷ 8: the remainder must be even because even − even = even. Only 0, 2, 4, 6 are possible. Since 0 doesn’t appear in the options, the answer is 2, 4, 6.

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0:00Introduction
0:23The Question
0:52Defining the general remainder space
1:20Testing even numbers systematically
1:52Applying parity logic
2:24Exam strategy — parity elimination
2:56Confirming the final option

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When an even number is divided by 8, what are all of the possible remainders?

When an even number is divided by 8, what are all of the possible remainders?

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