The sum of the square of two consecutive even integers is 244 find the integer and form quadratic equation
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4 stepsDefine the integers and form the equation.
Let the first even integer be .
Since the integers are consecutive even integers, the next even integer is .
The sum of the squares of these two integers is 244.Expand and simplify the equation to form a quadratic equation.
Subtract 244 from both sides:
Divide the entire equation by 2 to simplify:
The quadratic equation is .
Solve the quadratic equation for .
We can factor the quadratic equation . We need two numbers that multiply to -120 and add to 2. These numbers are 12 and -10.
This gives two possible values for :
Find the pairs of consecutive even integers.
Case 1: If
The first integer is 10.
The second integer is .
Check: .Case 2: If
The first integer is .
The second integer is .
Check: .The integers are either or .
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