Question

I) The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 68. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

The numbers are 35 and 35.

Explanation:

Let one odd number be x.

The next greater odd number is x + 2.

x + x + 2 = 68

2x + 2 = 68

2x = 66

x = 33

x + 2 = 35

The numbers are 35 and 35.