Question

does Squaring a number and adding one will always result in an even number

Answer 1

No, if you square an odd number and add one the result would be even but if you square an even number and add one, the result would be odd.

Answer 2

Answer:

no, let's say we're squaring 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

2^2 = 2 x 2.

2 x 2 = 4

4 + 1 = 5

5 isn't even.

Basically, squaring a number that is already even and adding one will equal and odd number.