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The product of two consecutive even integers is 224. Find their sum.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 224. F in d t h e i r s u m .

Solution

No Solution

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 224

Solve

x (x + 2) = 224 : x = 14, x = - 16

Plug in

x = 14 :

Invalid

Plug in

x = - 16 :

Invalid

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