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The difference between the consecutive even numbers is 2. Begin by assuming x is one of the even numbers. With this, define the other one and write an equation that models the situation.
24, 26 or -26, -24
The difference between the consecutive even numbers is 2. If we assume that x is one of the even numbers, the other one can be x+ 2. Given that the product of them is 624, let's write an equation that models the situation.
x( x+ 2)=624
Zero Property of Multiplication
(I): LHS+24=RHS+24
(II): LHS-26=RHS-26
Therefore, we can have two pairs of consecutive even numbers for our case. I:& 24 and 26 II:& -26 and -24