SOLUTION: use let statements. show all work and steps. The product of two positive consecutive even integers is 168. Determine the integers

Question 966123: use let statements. show all work and steps.
The product of two positive consecutive even integers is 168. Determine the integers

Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let:
N=first integer; N+2=second integer
Subtract 168 from each side.

ANSWER 1: The first positive integer is 12.
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N+2=12+2=14
ANSWER 2: The second integer is 14
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CHECK:
Product=168

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