Two consecutive even integers have a sum of 46. Find the integers.

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Rhys Vasquez

3 July, 23:31

Two consecutive even integers have a sum of 46. Find the integers.

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Frederick Chapman · Answer 1

I get 10 and 12 as consecutive integers that are even

Chandler Lutz · Answer 2

Let the first number be x

and the second number be x+2

x+x+2=46

2x+2=46

2x=46-2

2x=44

Then, divide both sides by 2

x=22

x+2 = 22+2=24

**the two numbers are 22 and 24

check:

2x+2=46

2 (22) + 2=46

44+2=46

46=46