Question

4. The sum of two even consecutive integers is 46. Find the integers.
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Answer 1

22 and 24

Explanation:

If we call the numbers a and b, assuming b is the higher of the two, we know that

a + b = 46

b - a = 2

So

b = 2 + a (rewritten the second)

a + 2 + a = 46 (plug second into first)

2a = 44 (simplify a+a=2a and 46-2=44)

a = 22 (divide by 2)

b = 22+2=24 (fill in a in second)