The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive even integers is 108. Find the integers.
A) 24, 22
B) 28, 30
C) 26, 24
D) 26, 28

Name: The difference of the squares of two positive consecutive even integers is 108. Find the integers. A) 24, 22 B) 28, 30 C) 26, 24 D) 26, 28
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Let the two consecutive even integers be x and x + 2.Then, (x + 2)^2 - x^2 = 108=> x^2 + 4x + 4 - x^2 = 108=> 4x = 104=> x = 26Therefore, the two consecutive even integers are 26 and 28.

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