The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54

Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 54

 

What are the two consecutive numbers? please explain.

 

Answer 1

Hi Odette,

 

Let two consecutive even numbers be x & x+2

 

sum = x+x+2 = 54

 

           2x+2=54

            2x=54-2

            2x= 52

              x= 52/2 = 26

      x+2= 26+2= 28

 

two consecutive even numers are 26 & 28, whose sum is 54.