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Two consecutive even numbers have a sum of 246 what are the two numbers

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122 and 124

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Let the numbers be n and (n + 2).

Their sum is 246. Set up an equation and solve for n:

  • n + n + 2 = 246
  • 2n = 244
  • n = 122

Hence the numbers are 122 and 124.

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