Question

Translate the following into mathematical statements. 1.the sum of two consecutive odd natural number is 50.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the 1st consecutive odd no. = x

then, 2nd consecutive odd no. = x + 1

according to your question,

x + x + 2 = 50

or, 2x = 50 - 2

or, 2x = 48

or, x = 48/2

x = 24

Hence the 1st consecutive odd no. = x = 24

and 2nd consecutive odd no. = x + 2 = 24 + 2

= 26.