Question

4. Two consecutive even numbers are such that the sum of the larger number and three times the smaller number is 42. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: The two numbers are 10 and 12.

Explanation:

Let the two consecutive numbers are x and x +2.

As per given, we have

`(x+2)+3x=42\\\\\Rightarrow\ 4x+2=42\\\\\Rightarrow\ 4x=40\\\\\Rightarrow\ x=10`

Smaller number = 10

Larger number = 10+2=12

Therefore, The two numbers are 10 and 12.