Question

the sum two consecutive even number is 86 . find the number.

Answer 1

two consecutive even number are x and (x+2)

and there sum is 86

so, x+ (x+2) = 86

= 2x + 2 = 86

= 2x = 84

= x = 42

so the numbers are 42 and 44

Answer 2

let the number be N and another number be N+2
 N+(N+2)=86
2N+2=86
N=84/2=42
another no.=44