SOLUTION: Which equation should be used to solve this problem? The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. Find the numbers. Let x = the first number.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: Which equation should be used to solve this problem? The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. Find the numbers. Let x = the first number.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 454782: Which equation should be used to solve this problem? The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. Find the numbers.
Let x = the first number.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+2=42
2x=40
x=20
x+2=22