notthatsmart8026 notthatsmart8026

22-09-2017
Mathematics

contestada

What 2 consecutive even integers have a sum of 217?

Respuesta :

BangtanAesthetics BangtanAesthetics

22-09-2017

Let the 1st number be "2x"
The next consecutive even number is "2x+2"
EQUATION:
2x+2x+2=217
4x+2=217
4x=215
x is not an integer.
WHY?
The sum of two even integers must be even; it cannot be 217.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

9 3/5 % as a decimal, rounded to 3 decimal places, is:

help please! make sure to tell me the answer and an explanation!

he sent me some money ______ I had written to him.put the correct conjunction

My teacher always _________us to do difficult exercises. A-is always helping B-helped C-has always helped D-helps

Pls help me solve these two questions!!! Tq

Choose two values or traditions of the Village of Umuofia. Describe why this value/tradition is important and what it teaches you about the community. I Need h

explain the view that sailing to Byzantium symbolises a mental orientation

State if the scenario involves a permutation or a combination. Then find the number of possibilities. The batting order for nine players on a 12 person team. Pe

2 On January 2, Good Sound, Inc. purchased a speaker for sale on account with a listed price of $2,100. On January 15, Good Sound sold to Sweet Coffee, Inc. a s

A watch seller gained 20% by selling a watch for rupees 1260. what was its cost price and if we add gain 30% at what price should have it sold