The two numbers are n n + 2 n + (n + 2) = 166 Can you solve for n, get n + 2, and finish from here?

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 166. What is the largest integer?

Arturo O. answered • 09/23/18

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The two numbers are

n + 2

n + (n + 2) = 166

Can you solve for n, get n + 2, and finish from here?

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Arturo O.

I might as well solve it for you.

2n + 2 = 166

n = (166 - 2)/2 = 82

n + 2 = 84 (the larger number)

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