If \(y\) is an integer and \(x + y + z\) is odd, is \(y\) even?

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If \(y\) is an integer and \(x + y + z\) is odd, is \(y\) even?

(1) \(|x| = 0.5\)
(2) \(z = 3x\)

Answer: C

Source: Veritas Prep