Find the smaller of 2 consecutive even integers if the sum of twice the smaller integer and the larger integers is -16.

Amhed asked Jan 16, 2022

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Find the smaller of 2 consecutive even integers if the sum of twice the smaller integer and the larger

integers is -16.

Amhed asked Jan 16, 2022

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Answer:

n = -6

Explanation:

2n + (n + 2) = -16

3n + 2 = -16

3n = -18

Aimee answered Jan 20, 2022

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