Sum of two consecutive multiples of 2 is 22, find the numbers.
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Sum of two consecutive multiples of 2 is 22, find the numbers.
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Let first multiple of 2 be x.
So, next multiple of 2 = x + 2
According to question,
x + x + 2 =22
2x+2=22
2x=22-2
2x=20
x=10
x+2=12
therefore the required numbers are 10,12