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Two consecutive even integers have a sum of 50. Find the integers.

Solution

Two consecutive even integers have a sum of 50. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 24, 26

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = 50

Solve

x + x + 2 = 50 : x = 24

x + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26

The numbers : 24, 26

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