SOLUTION: two consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smaller integer plus the larger integer is one hundred forty six.

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Question 916723: two consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smaller integer plus the larger integer is one hundred forty six.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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two consecutive even integers: x , x+2
2x + (x+2) = 146
3x = 144
x = 48
The two consecutive even integers are: 48, 50
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And...checking
96 + 50 = 146