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Question 378813: the sum of 2 consecutive even number is equal to 24 find the number
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the sum of 2 consecutive even number is equal to 24 find the number
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
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Equation:
2x + 2x+2 = 24
4x = 22
x = 11/2
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1st: 2x = 11 (not even)
2nd: 2x+2 = 13 (not even)
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There are no two consecutive even numbers whose sum is 24.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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