Question 1126921: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 74. What are the two numbers? Found 2 solutions by math_helper, Alan3354:Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source):
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x + (x+2) = 74
2x + 2 = 74
2x = 72
x = 36 > x+2 = 38
The numbers are 36 and 38.
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