Binomial Theorem

Question
CBSEENMA11014374

Find pairs of consecutive even positive integers which are larger than 5 and are such that their sum is less than 20.

Solution

Let the consecutive even positive integers be x and x + 2
rightwards double arrow                            space space straight x greater than 5 comma space straight x plus 2 greater than 5 space rightwards double arrow space space straight x greater than 5 comma space straight x greater than 3 space rightwards double arrow space straight x greater than 5                         ...(i)
Their sum is less than 20.
rightwards double arrow           x + (x + 20) < 20 rightwards double arrow 2x + 2 < 20 rightwards double arrow  2x < 18 rightwards double arrow x < 9                        ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we have 5 < x < 9,  straight x space element of space straight Z space rightwards double arrow space straight x space equals space 6 comma 7 comma space 8
But, x is given,            ∴  x = 6,  8
When                          x = 6,  x + 2 = 8
When                          x = 8,  x + 2 = 10
Hence, the two pairs that satisfy the given conditions are: 6, 8 and 10.

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