Question

find two consecutive even numbers whose sum is 26.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The two consecutive numbers are 12 and 14.

Let x = one integer; let x + 2 = the next consecutive even integer

x + (x + 2 ) = 2x + 2 = 26

Dividing this equation by “2” simplifies the calculation: x + 1 = 13

x = 12

x + 2 = 14

C H E C K : 12 + 14 = 26

Answer 2

Answer:

the two consecutive even number are = 12 and 24