Question

the sum of two consecutive odd number is 48. Find the integers​

Answer 1

Given :-

Sum of two odd consecutive numbers = 48

To Find :-

The first odd number.

The second odd number.

Analysis :-

Consider the two odd consecutive numbers as variables.

Create an equation to get the value of the variable.

Substitute the value in the numbers.

Solution :-

Let the two numbers be 'x' and 'x + 2' respectively.

Creating an equation,

$\sf x +( x+2) = 48$

$\sf 2x+2 = 48$

$\sf 2x = 48-2$

$\sf 2 x= 46$

$\sf x=\dfrac{46}{2}$

$\sf x=23$

Therefore, the value of x is 23.

$\sf x + 2=23+2$

$\sf =25$

Therefore, the integers are 23 and 25 respectively.