Question

The sum of 2 positive consecutive odd numbers is 290 find the numbers

Answer 1

let the number be x

then both were x

so x+x=290

2x=290

x=290÷2

so x=145

Answer 2

Let positive consecutive odd number be x and

Now, According to question

x+x = 290

2x = 290

2x = 290/2

x = 145

x = 145

number is 145