2. The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 86. Find the greatest number
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3
Answer:
44
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and (x+2)
=x+(x+2)=86
=x+x+2=86
=2x+2=86
=2x=86−2
=2x=84
=x=84/2
=x=42
The larger number is (x+1)=42+2=44
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let the two numbers be x,x+2
x+x+2=86
2x+2=86
2x=84
x=84/2
x=42
greatest no.=x+2
42+2
44
therefore the greatest no. is 44
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