Question 767632: The product of two consecutive even integers is equal to 48. Translate into an equation and solve for factors. Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Consecutive even integers = n, n + 2
n(n+2) = 48
n^2 + 2n - 48 = 0
(n + 8)(n - 6) = 0
n + 8 = 0
n = -8 (no answer n<0)
n - 6 = 0
n = 6
Therefore consecutive even numbers are:-
6 and 8
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