Fine two consecutive even integers such that twice the smaller is 26 more than the larger.

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Ronin Mullins

Mathematics

1 January, 19:53

Fine two consecutive even integers such that twice the smaller is 26 more than the larger.

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Valeria Barry · Answer 1

n, n + 2 - two consecutive even integers

twice the smaller is 26 more than the larger

2n = (n + 2) + 26

2n = n + 2 + 26

2n = n + 28 subtract n from both sides

n = 28

n + 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

Answer: 28, 30.