Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54. Find the numbers

Answer 1

`n;\ n+2-two\ consecutive\ even\ number\\\\n+(n+2)=54\\2n+2=54\ \ \ \ |subtract\ 2\ from\ both\ sides\\2n=52\ \ \ \ \ |divide\ both\ sides\ by\ 2\\n=26\\n+2=26+2=28\\\\Answer:\boxed{26\ and\ 28}`