document.write( "Question 942051: For the problem given below, set up an equation and solve. Show all work (including what your variables represent), detailing each step, to ensure that I am able to follow your work. Clearly state your solution. Please and thank you\r
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If the product of two consecutive positive even integers is equal to 168,
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\n" ); document.write( "let two consecutive even integers be: x, (x+2)
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\n" ); document.write( "x(x+2) = 168
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\n" ); document.write( "distribute, subtract 168 from both sides
\n" ); document.write( "x^2 + 2x - 168 = 0
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\n" ); document.write( "Check 12 * 14 = 168 \n" ); document.write( "
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