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The product of two consecutive even integers is 120. Find the integers

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 120. F in d t h e in t e g ers

Solution

The numbers : 10, 12 or - 12, - 10

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 120

Solve

x (x + 2) = 120 : x = 10, x = - 12

Plug in

x = 10 : 12

Plug in

x = - 12 : - 10

The numbers : 10, 12 or - 12, - 10

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