Question

the sum of two consecutive even integers is -34 what is the smaller integer

Answer 1

I think to number you can add to get -34  are -14 and -20

Answer 2

Answer: -18

Step-by-step explanation:   2n+2n+2=−34

      4n+2=−34          4n=−36       2n=−18,2n+2=−16

Therefore the two consecutive even integers are

−18 and −16

     and -18 is the smallest