Question 215537
Let x be the smaller number. Then x+2 is the next larger even number.
You are asked to find the sum of {{{x + (x+2) = 2x+2}}}
You are told
{{{(x+2)^2 - x^2 = 34}}}
{{{x^2 +4x +4 -x^2 = 34}}}
{{{4x + 4 = 34}}}
{{{4x = 30}}}
{{{x = 15/2 = 7.5}}}
Seems to me like there aren't two consecutive even integers that work