SOLUTION: Find two consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smaller integer plus the larger is 344. This is what I came up with: 344=2x+y

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Question 784093: Find two consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smaller integer plus the larger is 344.
This is what I came up with:
344=2x+y
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two consecutive even integers
first integer is x
second integer is x + 2 (because its the next EVEN integer)
your not going to use a y in this
2x + x + 2 = 344
start by subtracting the 2 from both sides
2x + x = 342
combine like terms
3x = 342
divide both sides by 3
x = 114
x + 2 = 116
114 + 114 + 116 = 344
hope this helps :)