Question

Find two consecutive even integers such that three times the lesser integer, added to the larger integer, is 58.

Answer 1

3x + x + 1 = 58
=> 4x + 1 = 58
=> 4x = 57
=> x = 19
So, the two integers are 19 and 19+1 = 20

Answer 2

So is the final answer 20?

Answer 3

Im confused?

Answer 4

The two integers are 19 and 20

Answer 5

@ParthKohli seems to have overlooked consecutive EVEN numbers

Answer 6

OOPS. yes, thanks for correcting

Answer 7

So 20 isn't the answer then?

Answer 8

No

Answer 9

my work here is done <tips imaginary hat>

Answer 10

3x + x + 2 = 58
4x = 56
x = 14
Answer: integers are 14 and 16

Answer 11

Medal please?