Solve the problem.
-The house numbers of two adjacent homes are two consecutive even numbers. If their sum is 414, find the house numbers.
A)206, 208
B)206, 412
C)207, 209
D)205, 207

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum of two consecutive even numbers that equals 414 can be found by dividing 414 by 2 to find the middle number, then subtracting and adding 1 to find the two numbers. The correct numbers are 206 and 208.

Solve the Problem. -The House Numbers of Two Adjacent Homes Are Two Consecutive