Advanced Math practice question

Answer: 6

n(n + 2) = 48 gives n² + 2n − 48 = (n + 8)(n − 6) = 0, so n = 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4

4 gives 4 × 6 = 24.

If you answered 8

8 is the larger number.

If you answered 24

24 halves 48.

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