nengthadou nengthadou
  • 10-10-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

the sum of two consecutive even integers is 14. find the smallest number

Respuesta :

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.

Answer Link
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)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which sentence uses commas correctly? a. I wonder, Mike if everyone has already left. b. Please Beth, feed the goldfish. c. Theo, is there a bug on my back?
What is the decimal for 87 24/25
How is estimation helpful when adding and subtracting decimals
What is the simplest form of 49/91
what is 6 to the power of 2 divided by 2 times 3 plus 4
Why was the introduction of corn and potatoes to europe and asia so significant
At Euclid Middle School, of the 30 girls who tried out for the lacrosse team, 12 were selected and of the 40 boys who tried out, 16 were selected.  Are the rati
What is 55/122 simplified
In a sale there is 25% off all prices a bed costs £33 how much was it before the sale ?
Which statements accurately describe northern Italian Renaissance city-states? Choose all answers that are correct. a. Early Renaissance cities were crowded, d