the two consecutive even integers can be written as

2x and 2x + 2 where x is an integer

the sum of two consecutive even integers is 46

2x + (2x + 2) = 46

by solving we find

x = 11

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2*11 = 22

2*11 + 2 = 24

indeed 22 + 24 = 46

the numbers are 22 and 24.