Question

Express 144 as the sum of consecutive odd natural numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the consecutive odd natural numbers be x and x+2

According to the given condition,

x + x+2 = 144

2x + 2 = 144

2x = 144-2

2x = 142

x = 142/2

x = 71

Therefore,

The first odd number = x = 71

The second odd number = x+2 = 71+2 = 73

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