Question

Write an equation for each sentence and then solve.

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is thirty-four.
What are the numbers?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the two consecutive numbers be 2n and 2n+2

The sum of these numbers in 2n + (2n+2).

Hence

2n + (2n+2) = 34

4n + 2 = 34

4n = 32

n =8.