Question

the sum of two consecutive odd number is 124 find the bigger number​

Answer 1

Consecutive odd numbers: x and x+2

x + x + 2= 124
2x+2=124
2x= 124-2
2x=122
x=122/2
x=61
x+1=61+2=63

Therefore the consecutive odd numbers are 61 and 63

Answer 2

Answer-

Let one odd number= x

∴ its consecutive odd number= x+2

We are given that the sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 124.

∴ According to the condition,

x+ x+ 2= 124

⇒2x + 2= 124

⇒2x= 124 - 2 (Transposing 2 to R.H.S.)

⇒2x= 122

⇒x= 122÷2

⇒x= 61

⇒x+2= 61+2= 63

∴ Required two consecutive numbers are 61 and 63.

We know that 61 < 63.

Hence, the bigger number is 63.