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he sum of two consecutive even integers is 74 . What are the two numbers?

Solution

he sum of two consecutive even integers is 74 . What are the two numbers?

Solution

The numbers : 36, 38

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = 74

Solve

x + x + 2 = 74 : x = 36

x + 2 = 36 + 2 = 38

The numbers : 36, 38

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