Question

What the sum of two consecutive odd intergers is 248

Answer 1

Let's have x be the smaller number.

x+x+2=248

2x+2=248

2x=246

x=123

So, the numbers are 123 and 125. x+2 represented the greater odd integer so, we had to add them together and solve for x.

Answer 2

x + (x+2) = 248
2x+2=248
2x=246
x=123 The answer is 123 and 125