Question

the sum of 2 consecutive even number is 74. find the number

Answer 1

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Let, the two consecutive even numbers be x And x + 2 respectively .

Given,

The sum of 2 consecutive even number is 74.

So,

=> x + ( x + 2 ) = 74

=> x + x + 2 = 74

=> 2x + 2 = 74

=> 2x = 74 - 2

=> 2x = 72

=> x = 72 / 2

=> x = 36

Thus,

The required two numbers are 36 and ( 36 + 2 ) = 38 respectively.

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Answer 2

Let the first number be x.
Therefore the other number is x+2.
According to the given condition
x + (x + 2) = 74
2x + 2 = 74
2x = 72
x = 36

x + 2 = 36 + 2
= 38

The two consecutive even numbers are 36 and 38.