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The roots of $x^{2} + b x + 24 = 0$ are two consecutive even integers.
What is the value of $b$ ?

Class 10Sum and Product of RootsAlgebra — Quadratics

A-10
B10
C-14
D14

Step-by-Step Solution

Consecutive even integers with product 24: 4 and 6. Sum = 10, so -b = 10, b = -10.

Answer: A) -10

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