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The sum of two consecutive multiples of 2 is 18. Find the numbers.

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Solution

Let the 2 consecutive Let 2 consecutive multiples be ,x and (x+2)
x + (x+2) = 18
2x + 2 = 18
2x = 18 - 2
2x = 16
X= 16/2
X = 8

So the multiples are
X = 8
X+2 = 8+2 = 10

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