Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 54.find the integer

Answer 1

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

26, 28

Discussion:

Let x be the smaller even integer. Then (x+2) is the next even integer and

x + ( x + 2) = 54 => combine like terms

2x + 2 = 54 => subtract 2 from each side

2x = 54 - 2 =>

2x = 52 =>

x = 26

Thank you,

MrB