SOLUTION: Define the variable and write all necessary expressions; write an equation, do not solve. The sum of two consecutive even integers is 20 less than their product.

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Question 784765: Define the variable and write all necessary expressions; write an equation, do not solve.
The sum of two consecutive even integers is 20 less than their product.

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = smallest integer

x + (x + 2) = x(x + 2) - 20