Question

the sum of two consutive even number 72 . find these number

Answer 1

Because the next two numbers are consecutive evenintegers, we can call represent themas x + 2 and x + 4. We are told the sumof x, x+2, and x+4 is equal to 72.

Answer 2

LET THE NUMBERS BE x AND x+2.

x+x+2 = 72

2x+2 = 72

2x = 70

x = 35

THE NUMBERS ARE 35 AND 37.