Question

the sum of two consecutive even number is 74 find the numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

let, the first even number be x

the second even number be x+2

A/q

x+(x+2)=74

x+x+2=74

2x+2=74

2x=74-2

2x=72

x=72/2

x=36

Answer 2

Answer :-

• First Number = 36.
• Second Number = 38.

Explanation :-

Given :

• The sum of two consecutive even numbers = 74.

To Find :

• The Numbers.

Solution :

Let,

• First Number = x.
• Second Number = x + 2.

According to the Question,

➨ x + x + 2 = 74.

➨ 2x + 2 = 74.

➨ 2x = 74 - 2.

➨ 2x = 72.

➨ x = 72 ÷ 2.

➨ x = 36.

Therefore,

• First Number = x = 36.
• Second Number = x + 2 = 38.

Verification :

➨ x + x + 2 = 74.

➨ 36 + 38 = 74.

➨ 74 = 74.

LHS = RHS.

Hence, Verified.