Question

The sum of two consecutive multiples of 2 is 18. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let 2 consecutive multiples be ,x and (x+2)
x + (x+2) = 18
2x + 2 = 18
2x = 18 - 2
2x = 16
X= 16/2
X = 8

So the multiples are
X = 8
X+2 = 8+2 = 10

Answer 2

let the consecutive multiples of 2 be x and x+2
sum=18
x+x+2=18
2x+2=18
2x=16
x=8

therefore the consecutive multiples of 2 are 8 and 8+2=10