Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 226. What is the larger integer? (1 point)

Answer 1

Let \(n\) be the larger even integer. Can you see how to write the previous even integer in terms of \(n\)?

Answer 2

Let..

x = first even integer

x + 2 = second even integer

Here, we have..

x + x + 2 = 226

Finish the equation