Question

The sum of two consecutive odd number is 36 what the a smaller oneis

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

X+2+X+4=36

2X+6=36

2X=30

X=15

Answer 2

Answer:17 and 19

Step-by-step explanation:Let the odd number be n

Therefore, consecutive odd number will be n+2

Given they add up to 36

Therefore,n+n+2=36

=2n+2=36

2n=36-2=34

n=34/2=17

If n=17 then n+2=17+2=19