SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 30. what are the numbers?

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Question 666586: the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 30. what are the numbers?
Answer by best82(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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write 2 consecutive even integers using variables
so x, x+2
x+x+2=30
2x=28
x=14
the numbers are 14 and 16.