SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 62. Find the larger number.

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Question 397430: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 62. Find the larger number.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
62/2 = 31, the middle
--> 30 & 32
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

two consecutive even integers 

Let x and (x+2) represent the smaller and larger reszpectively

 x + (x+2) = 62

  2x + 2 = 62

    2x = 60

     x = 30, the smaller.  The larger is 32. 

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