Question

If the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 42 find the number
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Answer 1

20 and 22

Explanation:

if the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 42 find the number

42 - 2 = 40 remove the difference (2)

40 : 2 = 20 find the smallest number

20 + 2 = 22 find the largest number

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(20 + 22 = 42)

Answer 2

Step 1: First number is x
Step 2: Second number is x+2
Step 3: Make an equation
Step 4: x+x+2=42
2x+2=42
2x=40
X=20
Step 5: Substitute x as 20 in step 1 and step 2

Answer is 20+22= 42