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The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 86. Find the numbers. Write your answer as two numbers separated by a comma

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  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x + x + 2 = 86       Two even numbers add to 86

2x + 2 = 86           This is the equation. Subtract 2 from both sides

2x = 86 - 2              

2x = 84                  Divide by 2

2x/2 = 84/2

x = 42

(42, 44)

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