Question

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8. The product of two consecutive even numbers is 12 more than the square of the smaller even number. Find
both the numbers.
[04 Marks]​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let smaller number be x

Bigger number will be x+2

x(x+2)=x²+12

x²+2x=x²+12

x²and x² cancell out

2x=12

x=12÷2

x=6

x+2=8

Therefore the two numbers are 6 and 8

Verification:

6×8=6²+12

48=48