It’s d, d is the right answer
Let 2k represent the original even number (such that k is an integer)
then 2(k + 1) is the next consecutive even number.
4(2k) - 16 = 2(k + 1)
8k - 16 = 2k + 2
6k = 18
k = 3
since 2k represents the original number, then 2(3) = 6 is the oroginal number
Answer: 6
First expand the equation.
-5e+5+6e = -17
Next, combine the like terms.
e+5 = -17
e = -22
