Question

What two consecutive even numbers whose sum is 882

Answer 1

First even number = 2k

consecutive even number = 2k+2

2k + (2k+2) = 882

Solve for k:

2k + 2k + 2 = 882

4k + 2 = 882

4k = 882-2

4k= 880

k= 880/4

k= 220

First number = 2k = 2 * 220 = 440

Second number = 2k + 2 = 440 + 2 = 442