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the product of two consecutive negative even integers is 24. Find the numbers

Solution

t h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e n e g a t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 24. F in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : - 6, - 4

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 24

Solve

x (x + 2) = 24 : x = 4, x = - 6

Select negative solutions:

- 6

x + 2 = - 6 + 2 = - 4

The numbers : - 6, - 4

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