Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 86. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Because,

Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and (x+2)

=x+(x+2)=86

=x+x+2=86

=2x+2=86

=2x=86−2

=2x=84

=x=84/2

=x=42

The larger number is (x+1)=42+2=44

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the smaller number be x

The larger number be x + 2

Finding the smaller number :-

Given that their sum is 86

x + (x+2) = 86

Remove bracket

x + x + 2 = 86

Combine like term

2x + 2 = 86

Take away 2 from both sides

2x = 84

Divide both sides by 2

x = 42

So the smaller no. is 42

Finding the larger number :-

Larger no. = x + 2 = 42 + 2 = 44

So, The two consecutive numbers are 42 and 44