Question 166646
"consecutive even integers" follow the pattern 2x, 2x+2, 2x+4, etc


So in this case, the equation is {{{2x+2x+2=58}}}



{{{2x+2x+2=58}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+2=58}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=58-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{4x=56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(56)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=14}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=14}}} which means that the first number is {{{2*14=28}}} and the second number is {{{2*14+2=30}}}