Solve the Problem -The Difference of the Squares of Two Positive Consecutive Even

question 332

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
-The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive even integers is 68. Find the integers.

• A) 14,12
• B) 16,14
• C) 16,18
• D) 18,20

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