SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive positive even integers is ar most 6. what is the greater integer?

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Question 303315: the sum of two consecutive positive even integers is ar most 6. what is the greater integer?
Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, nyc_function:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+2=6

2x+2=6

2x=4

x=2

Greater integer: 4

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your equation and you solve:
x + x + 2 ≤ 6