n + (n + 2) = 278 ... 2 n + 2 = 278
2 s + (s + 2) = 50 ... 3 s + 2 = 50
The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 278. What are the two numbers?
A 50m cable is cut into three sections. Two sections are the same length and the third section is 2m longer than the other two. Find the length of each section?
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