Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 72. find the numbers

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

35 and 37.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the question,

We have the sum of two consecutive odd numbers = 72

Now,

We know that two consecutive odd numbers are given as,

(2n - 1) and (2n + 1)

So,

2n -1 + 2n + 1 = 72

4n = 72

n = 18

So,

The odd numbers are

(2n - 1) = ((2 x 18) - 1) = 35

and,

(2n + 1) = ((2 x 18) + 1) = 37

Therefore, the two consecutive odd numbers are 35 and 37.