SOLUTION: the number of counties in a state a and the number of countries in state b are consecutive even integers whose sum is 118

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: the number of counties in a state a and the number of countries in state b are consecutive even integers whose sum is 118      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 603903: the number of counties in a state a and the number of countries in state b are consecutive even integers whose sum is 118
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the number of counties in a state a and the number of countries in state b are consecutive even integers whose sum is 118
-----
1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
----
Equation:
sum = 118
4x+2 = 118
4x = 116
x = 29
----
1st: 58
2nd: 60
===============
Cheers,
Stan H.
===============