SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 30. What number is the least of the two consecutive even integers?

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Question 1166698: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 30. What number is the least of the two consecutive even integers?
Answer by ikleyn(52798) About Me  (Show Source):
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The numbers are n and (n+2),  where n is the least of the two.


Equation   n + (n+2) = 30.


Solution   n         = 14.


ANSWER.  14.

Solved.