Question

the sum of two consecutive even integers is 82. What is the larger integer? please help me.

Answer 1

let the larger integer be 'x'
then consecutive means smaller one will be x-2 (2 because the integers are even)
sum = x+x-2 =82
solve this for x.

Answer 2

how about guessing?

Answer 3

can you think of two consecutive even numbers that, when added together, gives something like 82?

Answer 4

40 and 42