Question

The product of two consecutive positive even integers is 8. Find the value of the greater integer.

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

n and (n + 2)

Therefore,

n × (n + 2) = 8

n^2 + 2n = 8

n^2 +2n - 8 = 0

n^2 + 4n - 2n -8 = 0

n (n + 4) -2 ( n + 4)

(n - 2 ) ( n + 4)

Therefore,

n = -4 or + 2

But since n can't be negative, n = 2

substituting

(n+2) = 2+2 = 4

Therefore, the value of the greater integer is 4