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24 February, 03:30

Given two consecutive positive even integers, the square of the smallest added to 4 times the largest is equal to 40. What are the integers?

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  1. 24 February, 05:13
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    One way is to keep trying pairs of consecutive positive even integers until you find a pair that satisfies the question.

    Trying 2 and 4:

    2^2 + 4*4 = 20

    That was not 40. Trying the next pair:

    Trying 4 and 6:

    4^2 + 4*6 = 40

    The answer is 4 and 6!
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