the sum of two consecutive even integers is –46. what are the numbers? a. –26 and –20 b. –22 and –20 c. –26 and –24 d. –24 and –

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the sum of two consecutive even integers is –46. what are the numbers? a. –26 and –20 b. –22 and –20 c. –26 and –24 d. –24 and –

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nikitadnepr [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-21T06:07:36+03:00

nikitadnepr [17]4 years ago

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The answer is (d) -24 + -22

worty [1.4K] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-21T07:30:32+03:00

worty [1.4K]4 years ago

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Let the consecutive integers be x and x+2
x+x+2=-46
2x+2=-46
2x=-46-2
2x=-48
x= -24

The second integer is -24+2=-22
The two integers are thus -24, and -22