Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is –46.
What are the numbers?

Answer 1

do you mean positive 46?

Answer 2

nope

Answer 3

make a guess and see

Answer 4

A.
–26 and –20

B.
–22 and –20

C.
–26 and –24

D.
–24 and –22

These are the given answers... it is suposed to be -46

Answer 5

for example, i guess \(-20\) and \(-22\) but they add to \(-42\) so that is not right

Answer 6

try \(-22\) and \(-24\)

Answer 7

Lets see..

Answer 8

@satellite73 THANKS SO MUCH THAT WAS CORRECT!!!

Answer 9

yw

Answer 10

x = one number
x + 2 = the consecutive even number

x+x+2 = -46
2x+2 = -46
2x = -48
x=-24

the first number is -24
the second is -24 +2 =-22

the answer is d) -24, -22

Answer 11

thanks for the help guys!!