Algebra & Equations · Question 30 · Hard
The sum of the squares of two consecutive even positive integers is 340. What is their product?
- 26
- 224
- 120
- 168
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 168
Explanation: n² + (n + 2)² = 340 gives n² + 2n − 168 = 0, so n = 12. The numbers are 12 and 14, and their product is 168.
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