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13 October, 04:44

Write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first integer. Solve the equation and give the two integers.

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  1. 13 October, 05:08
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    (X) + (X+1) = 24

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

    2X+1=24

    2X=23

    X=11.5
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