2 consecutive even integers that equal 118

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  1. math_celebrity

    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    Let x be the first even integer. That means the next consecutive even integer must be x + 2.

    Set up our equation:
    x + (x + 2) = 118

    Group x terms
    2x + 2 = 118

    Subtract 2 from each side
    2x = 116

    Divide each side by 2
    x = 58

    Which means the next consecutive even integer is 58 + 2 = 60
    So our two consecutive even integers are 58, 60

    Check our work:
    58 + 60 = 118
     

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