Question

the sum of two consecutive even number is 74 find the number​

Answer 1

SOLUTION

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let th first even consequtive number be x

then, second consequtive number=x+2

A/Q

x +x+2=74

or, 2x+2=74

or,2x=74-2

or, x=72/2

or , x=36

hence,

first consequtive even number=x=36

and, second consecutive even numy=x+2

=36+2=38

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Answer 2

Answer:

36,38

Explanation:

let the first number bex

the second number bex+2

the sum=74

as per problem,

x+x+2=74

=>2x=74-2

=>2x=72

=>x=72/2

=>x=36

the first number is 36.

the second number is 36+2

=38