Question

find the smaller of 2 consecutive numbers if the sum of the smaller and twice the larger is -4

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

n = the smaller even integer

n +2 = the next even integer

The wording of the question translates into:

2n + (n+2) = -4

3n +2 = -4

3n = -6

n = -2