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One half of an even integer plus one fifth of the next consecutive even integer equals 48. Find the two even integers

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n/2 + (n + 2)/5 = 48

5n + 2(n + 2) = 480
7n = 476
n = 68

The 2 numbers are 68 and 70 Answer
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