The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 38. How do you find the numbers?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-18T17:06:53

#18# and #20#.

Let the two numbers be #x# and #(x+2)#. We can write:

#x+(x+2)=38#

Open the brackets and simplify.

#x+x+2=38#

#2x+2=38#

Subtract #2# from each side.

#2x=36#

Divide both sides by #2#.

#x=18#

#:. (x+2)=20#