Question

can -2 be considered a consecutive even integer?

Answer 1

Consecutive to what other even integer?

Answer 2

the product of two consecutive even integers is 624. what are the integers?

Answer 3

I have -24 and positive 26

Answer 4

-2 and -4 are consecutive even integers

-2 and 0 are consecutive even integers.

Answer 5

so when they ask what is the smaller and larger number, just put -24 smaller and 26 larger?

Answer 6

@fabo
>>so when they ask what is the smaller and larger number, just put -24 smaller and 26 larger?

NO

Answer 7

Let x and (x + 2) be consecutive even integers with a product of 624.

If for x, you get -26 AND 24, then you have two sets or pairs of solutions.

One set is -26 and (-26 + 2).

The other is 24 and (24 + 2).

Check them to see if each pair multiplies to 624.

Answer 8

I get -624

Answer 9

@fabo What did you get for x? Please post your work. Something is not right.

Answer 10

(-26)*(-24) = + 624

Answer 11

The other is 24 and (24 + 2).

24*26 = +624

Answer 12

(n)(n+2)=624 n^2+2n=624 n^2+2n-624=0 (n+26) (n-24)

Answer 13

x = 1st even integer
x + 2 = 2nd even integer

x(x + 2) = 624
x^2 + 2x = 624
x^2 + 2x - 624 = 0
(x - 24)(x + 26) = 0

x - 24 = 0
x = 24
24 + 2 = 26
24 x 26 = 624

x + 26 = 0
x = -26
-26 + 2 = -24
-26 x -24 = 624

Answer 14

ok thank you all