Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two consecutive even integers is 20 . Find the integers.
A) $3 , - 5$
B) $- 2 , - 4$
C) 2,4
D) 2,4 or $- 2 , - 4$

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The equation for the sum of the squares of two consecutive even integers, where the first integer is $x$, is $x^2 + (x+2)^2 = 20$. Solving this equation gives two sets of solutions: $x = 2$ and $x = -4$, leading to the pairs (2, 4) and (-2, -4).

Solve the Problem 3,−53 , - 53,−5 B) −2,−4- 2 , - 4−2,−4

Solve the Problem $3 , - 5$ B) $- 2 , - 4$