The sum of two consecutive even integers is 46. Find the integers?

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 46. Find the integers?

Explanation

To find two consecutive even integers whose sum is 46, let's set up the equation:


Let the first integer be x. Then the next consecutive even integer is 

x+2.


The equation is:

x+(x+2)=46


Simplify and solve for 

2x+2=46

2x=44

x=22


So, the two consecutive even integers are 22 and 24.