Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 284 . write a equation and solve to find the two integers

Answer 1

Let the consecutive odd numbers be( x) and (x+2).

According to given condition.

(x)+(x+2) =284

solving x+x+2 =284

2x+ 2 =284

subtracting 2 both sides

2x+ 2-2 =284-2

2x =282

dividing 2 both sides

x=141

as the second integer is (x+2) so

x+2 =141+2= 143

so integers are 141 and 143.