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The sum of two consecutive even integers is 234. What is the larger integer?
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The two consecutive even integers can be written as:
2x and 2x + 2, where x is integer
2x + 2 is the larger integer since 2x + 2 > 2x
The sum of two consecutive even integers is 234:
2x + (2x + 2) = 234
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x = 58
2*58 + 2 = 118
The larger integer is 118.