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  • 10-10-2016
  • Mathematics
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the sum of two consecutive even integers is 14. find the smallest number

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SJ2006
SJ2006 SJ2006
  • 10-10-2016

Consider, integers as, x and (x+2)

Now, x+(x+2)=14

2x+2=14

2x=12

x=6.and it is smallest.

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SamreenAmdani SamreenAmdani
  • 10-10-2016
smallest number = 6 

x = smallest number
x + 2 = greatest number 
x + x + 2 = 14 
2x + 2 = 14
-2           -2
2x = 12
/2      /2
x = 6 (smallest)
x + 2 
6 + 2 = 8 (greatest)
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