The Product of Two Consecutive Even Integers Is 8

question 99

Multiple Choice

The product of two consecutive even integers is 8. Find the integers.

• A) 2, 4 or -4, -2
• B) 2, 4 or -2, 0
• C) -4, -2
• D) 2, 4

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Definitions:

Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of three propositions that are categorical in nature, presenting a relationship between a subject and a predicate.

Minor Term

in syllogistic logic, the term that appears in both the conclusion and one premise of a syllogism, but not the major premise.

Major Premise

The first premise in a syllogism, typically a general statement or proposition that asserts a universal truth or principle.

Categorical Syllogisms

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, each statement being categorical.