Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is -34 what is the smaller integer

Answer 1

Answer: -18

Step-by-step explanation: 2n+2n+2=−34

4n+2=−34 4n=−36 2n=−18,2n+2=−16

Therefore the two consecutive even integers are

−18 and −16

and -18 is the smallest

Answer 2

I think to number you can add to get -34 are -14 and -20