melissa0210 melissa0210
  • 10-04-2024
  • Mathematics
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1/2 of a certain even integer plus 1/5 of the next consecutive even integer equals 48 find the two integers 

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091anshsinha 091anshsinha
  • 10-04-2024

Answer: 68 and 70

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up an equation to solve this kind of problem.

We know if our even integer is n, then the next one will be n+2

0.5n+0.2(n+2)=48

0.7n+0.4=48

0.7n=47.6

n=68, n+2=70

Let's check our answer.

0.5*68+0.2*70=48

34+14=48

48=48

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