The sum of two consecutive even integers is - 30. Find the two integers.

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Clarissa Roach

4 February, 22:38

The sum of two consecutive even integers is - 30. Find the two integers.

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Crystal Johnston · Answer 1

Let x and x+2 be the two consecutive integers.

Then, x + (x+2) = - 30

=> x + x + 2 = - 30

=> 2x = - 30-2

=> x = - 32/2

=> x = - 16

and x + 2 = - 16+2 = - 14

Henc the two consecutive integers are - 16 and - 14