Question

Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 36.

Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let, the 2 odd integers be x and (x+2) respectively.

ATQ,
x + (x+2) = 36
=>x+x+2 = 36
=>2x +2 = 36
=>2x = 36-2
=>2x = 34
=>x = 34/2
=> x = 17

Therefore, x = 17
x+2 = 19.

Answer: 2 consecutive odd integers which sum up to 36 are 17 and 19.

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