The sum of two consecutive even integers is 54.find the integer

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26, 28

Discussion:

Let x be the smaller even integer. Then (x+2) is the next even integer and

x + ( x + 2)  = 54              => combine like terms

2x + 2 = 54                      => subtract 2 from each side

2x = 54 - 2 =>

2x = 52      =>

x = 26

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MrB

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step-by-step explanation:

8 apples are left.

step-by-step explanation:

10-2=8

10 apples

take 2

now u have 8