Question

the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 74.Find the numbers

Answer 1

let one no. be x
therefore another no.=x+2
from the given condition,
x+x+2=74
2x+2=74
2x=74-2
2x=72
x=72/2
x=36
therefore the nos. are
x=36
x+2=36+2=38

Answer 2

The two consecutive even numbers are 36 and 38