Question

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

Answer 1

let the numbers be x and x-2

a/q 
(x)+(x-2)=74
2x-2=74
2x = 76
x = 38

x-2 = 38-2 
x-2 = 36

Therefore, the numbers are 36 and 38

Answer 2

Let the two consecutive even number be x and x+2.

Given that x + x + 2 = 74

                     2x + 2 = 74

                         2x = 72

                           x = 36

x + 2 = 38.


The numbers are 36 and 38.