SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 40. find the two integers.

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Question 220774: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 40. find the two integers.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive even integers is 40. find the two integers.
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That's not possible.
19 and 21 add to 40.
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The sum of 2 consecutive even integers is not divisible by 4.
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n + n+2 = 40
2n+2 = 40
2n = 38
n = 19
No even number fits.