Question

the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 36. find the integers.

Answer 1

let the two consecutive odd integers be 2n-1 and 2n+1.
so their sum,4n=36=>n=9.
so, the two integers are, 17 and 19.

Answer 2

Let's take the two numbers as 2y-1 and 2y+1....

So,

4x = 36
x = 36/4
= 9

There is an easier way...

36/2 = 18

1st number = 18-1
= 17
2nd number = 18+1
= 19

Therefore the two numbers are 17 and 19