Question

The sum of two consecutive odd number is 40 . Find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two consecutive odd no.'s be x and x+2

x+x+2 = 40

2x = 40-2

2x = 38

x= 19

hence the two numbers are 19 and 21.

Answer 2

Answer:

19 and 21 are the two consecutive odd numbers.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find :

The two consecutive numbers.

Let x+2 & x+4 be the two consecutive odd numbers.

Now,

(x+2) + (x+4) = 40

⇒x + 2 + x + 4 = 40

⇒2x + 6 = 40

⇒2x = 40 - 6

⇒x = 34/2

⇒x = 17

.°. The two consecutive odd numbers are

• x + 2 = 17 + 2 → 19
• x + 4 = 17 + 4 → 21