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Write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first integer. Solve the equation and give the two integers.<…

Write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first integer. Solve the equation and give the two integers.<…
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write an equation that could be used to find two consecutive even integers whose product is 24. Let x represent the first integer. Solve the equation and give the two integers.

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(X)+(X+1)=24

"consecutive" means right after the other, so, if the first one is (X), the second integer must be (X+1). The answer 24 is given so you just have to solve the equation.

2X+1=24
2X=23
X=11.5
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