Question

a) The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 86.
Find the larger of the two.

b) Ravi's father is thrice as old as Ravi. If the father's age is 60, what isRavi's age? Verify your answer.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a.

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

b.

Let Raghu's age be x years.

Raghu's father's age =3x years

Since, father's age =60 years

Therefore,

3x=60

x=20 years

Hence, Raghu's age 20 years.

Hope it help you:)

Answer 2

Answer:

a)The numbers are 42&44

b)Ravi's age is 20

Step-by-step explanation:

a)x+x+2=86

2x+2=86

2x=86-2

2x=84

x=84/2

x=42

b)3x=60

x=60/3

x=2o