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the product of two consecutive positive even integers is 120. find the value of the lesser integer.

Solución

the product of two consecutive positive even integers is 120. find the value of the lesser integer.

Solución

The smallest number : 10

Pasos de solución

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 120

Resolver

x (x + 2) = 120 : x = 10, x = - 12

Select positive solutions:

10

x + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12

Select the smallest solution:

10

The smallest number : 10

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