SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. Find the numbers. Let x = the first number.

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Question 461629: The sum of two consecutive even integers is 42. Find the numbers.
Let x = the first number.
Answer by simranb(63) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the first number be x
Then the second number will be x+2
Sum of the two numbers=42
So,
x+x+2=42
2x+2=42
2x=42-2
2x=40
x=40/2
x=20
First number=20
Second number=x+1 =>20+2
=>22
Cheers!
Simran Bhuria