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The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54, what are the numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e e v e n n u mb ers i s 54, w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 26, 28

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = 54

Solve

x + x + 2 = 54 : x = 26

x + 2 = 26 + 2 = 28

The numbers : 26, 28

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