SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 86. Find the larger number.
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Question 275275: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 86. Find the larger number.
Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, Alan3354:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+(x+2)=86
2x+2=86
2x=84
x=42
Numbers are: 42, 44
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
86/2 = 43, the center of the 2 numbers
--> 42 & 44
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