Problema Solution
Consecutive integers are 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Consecutive even integers are 2, 4, 6, 8 and so on. The sum of an even integer and twice the next consecutive even integer is 178. Write and solve an equation to find the two integers. Let 2x represent the first even integer.
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2x + 2(2x + 2) = 178
by solving we find
x = 29
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2x = 2*29 = 58
2x + 2 = 60
indeed
58 + 2*60 = 178
the two integers are 58 and 60.