Question

find two consecutive even numbers whose sum is 86


(linear equations in one variable )​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the first number be = x

second number = x+2

A.T.Q ,

x + x+2 = 86

2x +2 = 86

2x = 86-2

2x = 84

x = 84/2

x = 42

therefore first number is 42

second number = x +2

= 42+2

= 44

Answer 2

Answer:

Let one number be x

another number be x+2

Now, according to the question:

the sum of the two consecutive even numbers is 86.

x+x+2=86

2x+2=86

2x=86-2

2x=84

x=84/2

x=42

Therefore , first number is 42 and another number is 44.....