Question

If the sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is 2004, then which is the smaller of the two?

Answer 1

ANSWER

Let the two consecutive odd numbers are x and x+2

x+x+2=2004

x+x+2−2=2004−2 (Subtract 2 from both the sides)

2x=2002

22x=22002 (Divide 2 from both the sides)

x=1001

Hence two numbers are 1001 and 1003

Answer 2

Answer:

two numbers are 1001 and 1003

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two consecutive odd numbers are x and x+2

x+x+2=2004

x+x+2−2=2004−2 (Subtract 2 from both the sides)

2x=2002

2x/2= 2002/2(Divide 2 from both the sides)

x=1001

Hence two numbers are 1001 and 1003

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