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The product of two consecutive positive even integers is 48. Find the value of the lesser integer

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e p os i t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 48. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e l esser in t e g er

Solution

The smallest number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 48

Solve

x (x + 2) = 48 : x = 6, x = - 8

Select positive solutions:

6

x + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8

Select the smallest solution:

6

The smallest number : 6

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