Parity (mathematics)

Parity refers to whether an integer is even or odd.

A number has even parity if it can be divided by 2. The numbers 0, 2, 4, and −6 all have even parity.

A number has odd parity if it leaves a remainder when divided by 2. The numbers 1, 3, and −5 all have odd parity.

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