SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 118.

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Question 102172This question is from textbook Algebra
: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 118. This question is from textbook Algebra

Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x= one integer
Then x+2= the other
Now we are told that x+x+2=118 subtract 2 from both sides
x+x+2-2=118-2 collect like terms
2x=116 divide both sides by 2
x=58------------------------one integer
x+2=58+2=60------------------------the other
CK
58+60=118
118=118
Hope this helps---ptaylor