Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: The numbers are 36 and 38

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be one even number and x+2 be the other even number.

x

x+2

Now we can set up this equation:

x + (x+2)=74

Combine like terms and subtract 2 to get:

2x=72

Divide by 2:

x=36 Now we know the two number are:

36 & 38

The numbers are 36 and 38

Answer 2

Answer:

36, 38

Step-by-step explanation:

Let two consecutive even numbers be x + 2 and x + 4.

A.C.Q,

x + 2 + x + 4 = 74

=> 2x + 6 = 74

=> 2x = 68

=> x = 34

Then,

x + 2 = 36

x + 4 = 38

Hence, the numbers are 36 and 38.

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