SOLUTION: For even integers x greater than 2, let *x* be defined as the product of the integers from 2 to x, inclusive. For example, *6*= (2)(4)(6)= 48. If *8*/*6*=*a*, what is the value

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Question 447662: For even integers x greater than 2, let *x* be defined as the product of the integers from 2 to x, inclusive. For example, *6*= (2)(4)(6)= 48.
If *8*/*6*=*a*, what is the value of a?

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
*8*/*6* = (2)(4)(6)(8)/(2)(4)(6) = 8. This is equal to *2* = 2*4, so a = 2.
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