Is the number even or odd?
2018−2017+2016−2015 + . . . +2–1

It is the odd number 1009

Step-by-step explanation:

Notice that this problem involves the addition of a number "1" per consecutive pair (a number minus the integer that immediately precedes it), so it adds "1" (one) every couple of consecutive numbers.

2018 - 2017 = 1

2016 - 2015 = 1

...

4- 3 = 1

2 - 1 = 1

That means it is the addition of 2018/2 = 1009 numbers "1". This clearly results on the number 1009, which is an odd number.

10% of increase is the final answer! : )

connie < felicia < stew

step-by-step explanation:

stew:

we need to find the slope

m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

    = (2650-795)/(10-3)

    = 1855/7

265 words per minute

connie:

we need to find the slope

m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

we have two points (0,0) and (4,800)

m = (800-0)/(4-0)

  m = 800/4

    200 words per minute

felicia:

260 words per minute

200< 260 < 265

connie < felicia < stew