The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. What is the product of the two consecutive even integers?

Lifeng asked Nov 22, 2023

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Lifeng asked Nov 22, 2023

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Answer:

440

Explanation:

The average of the integers is the odd integer between them. That is found by dividing their sum by 2:

42/2 = 21

The even integers are 20 and 22. Their product is 20∙22 = 440.

Tadej Magajna answered Nov 28, 2023

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