the sum of 2 consecutive even integers is equal to six less than the smallest number. what are the 2 numbers

Answer 1

N = first even integer

N + 2 = second even integer

N + ( N + 2 ) = N - 6

2N + 2 = N - 6 subtract 2

2N = N - 8 subtract N

N = -8 so N + 2 = -6

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Dennis