Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54 Find the numbers?

The numbers are__________and____________.

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Answer 1

26 and 28

Explanation:

1st integer = x

2nd integer = x + 2

x + x + 2 = 54

2x + 2 = 54

2x = 52

x = 26

The 1st integer is 26.

The 2nd integer is 28.

Let's add these numbers.

26 + 28 = 54

54 = 54