Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54, then the smaller number in them is

Answer 1

Answer:

let the first number bex

x+x+2 =54

2x+2=54

2x=52

x=26

Therefore smallest number =26 and the other number is 28

Answer 2

Answer:

26

Step-by-step explanation:

let the smaller number be x

then the bigger number has to be x+2 because consecutive no. means the number immediate next to the earlier no. so it even can be x+1 but it is given even so it is x+2

given,    x+x+2= 54

                2x = 54-2

                    x = 26

no. are 26 and 28

and smaller one is 26.