Question

The sum of 2 even numbers is 234 . Write and equation and solve for the numbers

Answer 1

2 even numbers....x and x + 2

x + x + 2 = 234
2x + 2 = 234
2x = 234 - 2
2x = 232
x = 232/2
x = 116 <===

x + 2 = 116 + 2 = 118 <==

Answer 2

116 and 118.

Explanation:

Let x be our first even number, so our second even number would be
`x+2`.

We have been given that sum of two even numbers is 234. This means x and
`x+2` add up-to 234. We can represent this information in an equation as:

`x+x+2=234`

Let us solve for x.

`2x+2=234`

`2x+2-2=234-2`

`2x=232`

Now, we will divide both sides of our equation by 2.

`(2x)/(2)=(232)/(2)`

`x=116`

Therefore, 1st even number is 116.

To find second even number, we will add 2 to 116.

`x+2\rightarrow 116+2=118`

Therefore, 2nd even number is 118.