Question

The sum of two consecutive even number is74. find the number
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Answer 1

36 and 38.............

Answer 2

Answer:

let first even consecutive number be x-------1

and second even consecutive number be x+2 -------2

given :sum of 2 consecutive even no. is 74

x+x+2=74

2x+2=74

2x=74-2

2x=72

x=72/2

x=36

x=36 in 2

x+ 2=36 +2=38

therefore 2 even consecutive numbers are 36 and 38