Question

the sum of two consecutive even integers is 54 find the integers

Answer 1

1st integer = x

2nd integer = x + 2

 

x + x + 2 = 54

2x + 2 = 54

2x = 52

  x = 26

 

The 1st integer is 26.

The 2nd integer is 28.

 

 

Let's add these numbers.

 

26 + 28 = 54

      54  =  54

 

This checks out.

Answer 2

let the nos be x and x+2
x + (x+2) = 54
2x + 2 = 54
2x = 52
x = 26
x+2 = 28
therefore the nos are 26 and 28

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