Question

the sum of two consecutive even number is 38 . find its number

Answer 1

hello!

Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and (x+2).

therefore,
x+(x+2)=38
=>2x+2=38
=>2x=38-2
=>x=36÷2
=>x=18

therfore, the first number is 18.
The consecutive even number is (18+2)=20

Ans.The two consecutive even numbers are 18 and 20.

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