write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first intege

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olasank [31]

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write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first intege

r. Solve the equation and give the two integers.

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mariarad [96] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-07T15:08:07+03:00

mariarad [96]2 years ago

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(X)+(X+1)=24

"consecutive" means right after the other, so, if the first one is (X), the second integer <u>must be</u> (X+1). The answer 24 is given so you just have to solve the equation.

2X+1=24
2X=23
X=11.5