SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive even integers is 118. what would this equation look like?

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Question 794930: the sum of two consecutive even integers is 118.
what would this equation look like?

Answer by wilft1(217)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of 2 consecutive integers is 118
x + x + 2 = 118
subtract 2 from both sides
x + x = 116
combine like terms
2x = 116
divide both sides by 2
x = 58
first integer is 58
x + 2 = 60
second integer is 60

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