Question

the sum of two consecutive odd number is 68. find the number

Answer 1

let one number be x
let the next consecutive number be x + 1
x + (x + 1) = 68
x + x + 1 = 68
2x + 1 = 68
2x = 67
x = 33.5 so x + 1 = 34.5
33.5 + 34.5 = 68
33.5 and 34.5 are not integers
note: 33 + 34 = 67 and 34 + 35 = 69
there is not 2 consecutive integers that add to 68

Answer 2

1st consecutive odd number = x +1

2nd consecutive odd number = x + 3

sum of two consecutive numbers = 68

x + 1 + x + 3 = 68

2x + 4 = 68

2x = 68 - 4

2x = 64

x = 64 / 2

x = 32

1st consecutive number = x + 1 = 32 + 1 =33

2nd consecutive number = x + 3 = 32 + 3 = 35

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