Question

the sum of two consecutive even integers is –46. what are the numbers? a. –26 and –20 b. –22 and –20 c. –26 and –24 d. –24 and –22

Answer 1

The answer is (d) -24 + -22

Answer 2

Let the consecutive integers be x and x+2
x+x+2=-46
2x+2=-46
2x=-46-2
2x=-48
x= -24

The second integer is -24+2=-22
The two integers are thus -24, and -22