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The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 74. Find the numbers.


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a

36 and 38

b

28 and 26

c

26 and 22

d

14 and 20 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given, the sum of two consecutive even numbers = 74
Let, the two consecutive even numbers = x and x+2
As per question, x + (x+2) = 74
2x = 74 - 2
2x = 72
x = 722
x = 36 .
Therefore, the two consecutive even numbers 36 and (36+2)= 38.
 
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The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 74. Find the numbers.