Question

Sum of two consecutive even numbers is 7226 find the smaller number

Answer 1

Let the consecutive numbers be x and (x+2)

According to question

x+x+2=7226

2x=7226-2

2x=7224

x=7224/2

x=3612

Thus, first no. =x=3612

Second no. =x+2=3612+2=3614

Therefore the smaller number is 3612.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number be x

therefore the second number equal to 2 + x

ATQ

x+(2+x)=7226

2x+2=7226

2x=7226_2

X=7224/2=3612