SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is − 62 -62. Find the numbers.

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Question 1095383: The sum of two consecutive even integers is

62
-62. Find the numbers.

Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If you have to use algebra, then....

let x be the first of the two integers
then x+2 is the second

Then since the sum of the two is 62,
x+%2B+%28x%2B2%29+=+62

Then solve; it should be easy.

If you want to get some exercise in logical analysis instead of using formal algebra, you might say
"half of 62 is 31; so 31 plus 31 is 62; but then 30 plus 32 is also 62...."

Even if this is an assignment where a formal algebraic solution is required, it can be good mental exercise just to analyze the problem logically to get the answer, or to get an estimate of what the answer should be.