SOLUTION: The sum of 2 even integers is -62. What is the smaller of the 2 numbers?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: The sum of 2 even integers is -62. What is the smaller of the 2 numbers?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 227672: The sum of 2 even integers is -62. What is the smaller of the 2 numbers?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2n+2n+2=-62
4n+2=-62
4n=-64
n=-16
2n=-32
2n+2=-30

Smaller number is -32