Two numbers 7

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 30. Find the numbers.

Correct answer:

a =  14
b =  16

Step-by-step explanation:


a+b=30
b = a+2

a+b = 30
a-b = -2

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
a+b = 30
-2b = -32


b = -32/-2 = 16
a = 30-b = 30-16 = 14

a = 14
b = 16

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