Question

the sum of two consecutive even number is 74 find the no

Answer 1

let one if the number be x
then another even consecutive number = x+2
sum= x+(x+2)

ATQ

the sum two consecutive even number is 74

then ,

2x+2=74
2x=74-2
2x=72
x=72/2
x= 36


so, x+2 = 36+2= 38

hence the two consecutive even numbers are 36 and 38

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