Question

the sum of two consecutive odd number is 36.the smallest one is.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Smallest One Is 17

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STEP BY STEP:-

LET THE SMALLER NUMBER BE = x

THE OTHER WILL BE = x+2( because we are talking about odd numbers )

So,

= x + x + 2 = 36

= 2x = 36 - 2

= 2x = 34

= x = 34÷2

= x = 17

Answer 2

Answer:

17 is the smaller number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smallest odd number be x.

Therefore, x + x+2 = 36

2x = 34

x = 17

17 is the smallest number