Question

9. The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 68. Find the numbers.


please give me answer in step by step explanination​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the two consecutive odd no be x and 2x

according to the question

x+2x= 68

3x= 68

x= 68/3

x= 22.66

the no are 22.66 and 45.32

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let 2 consecutive odd number to be 2a+1 and 2a+3

given sum is 68

(2a+1)+(2a+3)=68

4a=64

a=16

hence 2 odd number are

2a+1=33

2a+3=35