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Linear Equations in one variable — Maths STD 6 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6MathsLinear Equations in one variable3 Marks
Question
The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 74. Find the numbers.
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Answer

Let the required numbers are x and x + 2
Then, x + x + 2 = 74
Or, 2x = 74 - 2
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{72}{2}$
x = 36
So, the numbers are 36 and (36 + 2) = 38

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