- Match each sentence with the appropriate equation.
a. x + (x + 2) = 24
1. The sum of two consecutive even integers is
24.
b. x + (x + 1) = 25
2. 5 less than the sum of a number and two is
25.
C. X + 2 = 24
3. The sum of a number and two is 24.
d. (x + 2) - 5 = 25
4. The sum of two consecutive integers is 25.