SOLUTION: the sum of 2 consequtive even numbers is 74 find the number

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Question 566039: the sum of 2 consequtive even numbers is 74 find the number
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jcarena:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of 2 consequtive even numbers is 74 find the number
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74/2 = 37, the center
--> 36 & 38
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n + (n+2) = 74
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Answer by jcarena(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X + X+2 = 74
2X + 2 = 74
2X (2-2) = (74-2)
2X = 72
2X/2 = 72/2
X=36
CHECK:
X + X + 2 = 74
36 + 36 + 2 = 74
36 + 38 = 74
74 = 74
First integer: 36
Second integer: 38