Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 58. find the two integers

Answer 1

the two integers are 28 and 30

Explanation:

Let the first integer be x, and the next consecutive even integer be x+2

1. x+(x+2)=58

2. 2x+2=58

3. 2x=58-2=56

4. x=56/2=28

5. x+2=28+2=30