SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 74. What are the two numbers?
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Question 1126921: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 74. What are the two numbers?
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Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + (x+2) = 74
2x + 2 = 74
2x = 72
x = 36 > x+2 = 38
The numbers are 36 and 38.
Many other methods (some non-algebraic, some you can do in your head) exist to solving. Maybe another tutor will post
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
74/2 = 37
---> 36 & 38
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