Question

The sum of two consecutive multiples of 2 is 50 .Find the number

Answer 1

let the 2 no.s be x and x+2
x+x+2=50
2x=50-2
2x=48
x=48÷2
x=24
x+2=26
two numbers are 24 and 26

Answer 2

let the first no be x.

2 nd one = x+2

A/Q, x + x + 2 = 50

2 x = 48

x = 24

• No. are 24 and 26.