Question

the product of two consecutive even numbers is 12768.what is the greater number

Answer 1

Let the first no. be x.
& Other be x + 2.
x + x + 2 = 12768
2x + 2 = 12768
2x = 12768 - 2 = 12766.
x = 12766/2
x = 6383.
x + 2 = 6383 + 2 = 6385. Is the Grater Number.             Answer...........

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Answer 2

x*x+2=12768
2x+2=12768
2x=12766
x=12766 / 2
x=6383
2nd number = 6383+1
                     =6384
6385 is the greater number