SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 86. Find the larger number.

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Question 275275: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 86. Find the larger number.
Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, Alan3354:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+(x+2)=86

2x+2=86

2x=84

x=42

Numbers are: 42, 44

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
86/2 = 43, the center of the 2 numbers
--> 42 & 44