Answer:
78 and 80
Step-by-step explanation:
Two consecutive even integers means that they will go in groups of 2. For example 2 and 4 are consecutive even numbers.
To solve this problem you'll need to set an equation equal to 158. We can call the first even integer x and the second CONSECUTIVE even integer x + 2.
Make these two expressions add up to equal 158 and solve for x.
(x) + (x + 2) = 158
Combine like terms.
2x + 2 = 158
Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
2x = 156
Divide both sides of the equation by 2.
x = 78
The first integer is 78, now substitute this value into the expression representing the second integer.
(78) + 2 = 80
The second integer is 80.
