Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 74. What are the two numbers?

Answer 1

Numbers- 36 and 38

Explanation:

Let the two consecutive even integers be x, x+2

x+x+2=74

2x+2=74

2(x+1)=74

x+1= 74÷2

x+1 = 37

x=37-1

x = 36

The two numbers are 36 and 38