Question

the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 66. Find the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

32 34 Mark as me Brainlist

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x, y be the two consecutive numbers

given. x + y = 66, ----- 1

let y = x + 2. ----2

2 => - x+ y = 2 ---- 3

add 1 + 3

2y = 68

y = 34

put y =34 in 1

x + 34 = 66

x = 66 - 34

x = 32