SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 38. What is the larger number?

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Question 873301: The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 38. What is the larger number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+2) + x = 38
2x = 36
x = 18, smaller number. Larger Number is 20