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Write an equation for each sentence and then solve.

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

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Answer:

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.

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