Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54.

Answer 1

1st integer = x

2nd integer = x + 2

x + x + 2 = 54

2x + 2 = 54

2x = 52

x = 26

The 1st integer is 26.

The 2nd integer is 28.

Let's add these numbers.

26 + 28 = 54

54 = 54

Answer 2

Answer:

Let ,

Step-by-step explanation:

First number = x

Second number = x+1

so,

x + x+1 = 54

2x+1 = 54

2x = 54 -1

2x =53

x= 26.5

then ,

first no.= 26.5

second no. = 26.5+1 = 27.5