Question

the sum of two consecutive odd number is 36 the smaller one is​

Answer 1

Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

Letting the smaller odd number be "x" we can write the equation x+x+2=36

this gets us to 2x+2=36

2x=34

x=17

We can double check this. we know that the first odd number was 17, so the second one must be 19. 17+19=36, so we know we have the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first no.be x;the second number be x + 2

x + x + 2 = 36

2x + 2 = 36

2x = 34

x = 17

∴ the smaller number is 17