SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive even integers whose sum is 126.

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Question 203032: Find 2 consecutive even integers whose sum is 126.
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is a common type of intro algebra problem.
Let the smaller even integer be represented by x. Then the next larger even integer is x%2B2
You are told the sum of the two numbers is 126. So
x+%2B+%28x%2B2%29+=+126 Now simplify and solve for x
2x+%2B+2+=+126
2x+=+124
x+=+62
So the integers are 62 and 64