SOLUTION: if you begin with even integers and count by two you are counting consecutive even integers. write and solve equation to find two consecutive even integers whose sum is 50.
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Question 101746: if you begin with even integers and count by two you are counting consecutive even integers. write and solve equation to find two consecutive even integers whose sum is 50. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! find two consecutive even integers whose sum is 50.
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1st even integer: 2x
Next consecutive even integer: 2x+2
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EQUATION:
2x + 2x+2 = 50
4x = 48
x = 12
1st even integer: 2x = 24
Next even integer: 2x+2 = 26
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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