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 - 22

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Damaris Lara

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26 July, 14:16

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 - 22

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Chace · Answer 1

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

Tori Hubbard · Answer 2

Tori Hubbard 26 July, 14:43

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The answer is (d) - 24 + - 22