<PRE><B>Question 271182</B>
One half of a certain even integer plus one fifth of the next consecutive even integer equals 48. Find the two integers.
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1st even: 2x
2nd even: 2x+2
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Equations:
(1/2)(2x) + (1/5)(2x+2) = 48
Multiply thru by 10 to get:
10x + 2(2x+2) = 480
14x + 4 = 480
14x = 476
x = 34
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1st = 2x = 68
2nd = 2x+2 = 70
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>