find two consecutive even integers such that the smaller added to five times the larger gives a sum of 46. (please help, i'm horrible at word problems)

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raden · Answer

let the smallest number is x and the other (x+2), so representing to algebraic expression, giving us : x+5(x+2)=46
solve for x

anonymous · Answer

it says there should be 2 numbers.

raden · Answer

yes, the first is x and the 2nd is (x+2)

anonymous · Answer

ooh, ok. thanks! this is for my test, so i wanted to be sure. thank you! :)

raden · Answer

ahhhhh.. it is a test ? :p

anonymous · Answer

yes. my last question that i was stuck on.

anonymous · Answer

well, 1 of 2 i'm stuck on.

raden · Answer

u must find the solution of
x+5(x+2) = 46, first

anonymous · Answer

ok. i'm taking notes for when i get another one like this.

raden · Answer

ok, cleared :)