Question

Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 40. Find the integers

Answer 1

19 and 21|

Explanation:

a + (a+2) = 40

2a + 2 = 40

2a = 40 - 2

2a = 38

a = 38/2

a = 19

a+2 = 21

Check:

19 + 21 = 40