SAT Math

Category - Number and Operations

The product of two consecutive even integers is 168. Which of the following is their sum?
  1. 22
  2. 24
  3. 26
  4. 28
  5. 30
Explanation
Answer: C - The sum of two consecutive integers whose sum is 168 is 26. Denote consecutive even integers with n-1 and n + 1.
(n-1)(n + 1) = 168
n^2-1 = 168
n^2 = 168 + 1
n^2 = 169
n = √169
n = 13
(n-1) + (n + 1) = 2n = 2×13 = 26
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