Question

two consecutive odd integers have sum is 48. what are the two odd integers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

23 and 25

Step-by-step explanation:

Define the unknown:

Let the smaller odd number be x

The other odd number is x + 2

Solve x:

Given that the sum is 48

x + (x + 2) = 48

x + x + 2 = 48

2x + 2 = 48

2x = 46

x = 23

Find the two numbers:

Smaller odd number = x = 23

Other odd number = x + 2 = 23 + 2 = 25

Answer: The numbers are 23 and 25

Answer 2

Answer:

23 and 25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the odd integers be x and x + 2

According to the question,

⇒ x + x + 2 = 48

⇒ 2x + 2 = 48

⇒ 2x = 48 - 2 = 46

⇒ x = 46/2 = 23

Therefore other number is x + 2 = 23 + 2 = 25.

Hence the two odd numbers are 23 and 25.