Question

the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 86 the largest number is

Answer 1

let two consecutive even number are X+2 and X+4

given sum is 86

X+2+X+4 = 86

2x+6=86

2x = 86-6

x= 80/2

X= 40

so X+2 = 40+2 = 42

X+4= 40+4 = 44

hence , 44 is largest number

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