SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 70. Find the numbers. how do you solve this is there a formula like i can plug it into thx!

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Question 898534: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 70. Find the numbers.
how do you solve this
is there a formula like i can plug it into
thx!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two consecutive even integers is 70. Find the numbers.
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70/2 = 35
--> 34 & 36
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The hard way:
n + n+2 = 70
2n+2 = 70
2n = 68
n = 34
--> 34 & 36