SOLUTION: Two consecutive even integers whose some is 217?

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Question 103951: Two consecutive even integers whose some is 217?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is not possible since two even integers always add to an even integer. For instance if you have 2+4 you'll get 6, or if you have 4+6 you get 10. So two consecutive even integers cannot add to an odd number like 217. So double check the problem.