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The product of two consecutive even integers is 224 . Find the integers.

Solution

The product of two consecutive even integers is 224 . Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 14, 16 or - 16, - 14

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 : 16

Plug in

x = - 16 : - 14

The numbers : 14, 16 or - 16, - 14

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