Question

the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 82 find the numbers​

Answer 1

Let the first number be x and the second number be x + 2

x + (x + 2) = 82

2x + 2 = 82

2x = 80

x = 40

Second number => (x + 2)

=> 40 + 2 = 42

Therefore, the two numbers are 40 and 42

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Answer 2

X + 2 = 40

X + X + 2 = 82

2x = 80

X = 40