Example of Two Consecutive Even Integers Problem

Two consecutive even integers have a total of 22. Find the integers

Find SMALLER

Find LARGER

Let S=SMALLER

Let L=LARGER

Given S+L=22

Given L-S=2

L-(22-L)=2 Comment: Substitute 22-L for S in L-S=2

Solution L=12 Comment

Solution S=10 Substitute L=12 into S=22-L

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