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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 48 . Find the two numbers.

Solution

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 48 . Find the two numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 23, 25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = 48

Solve

x + x + 2 = 48 : x = 23

x + 2 = 23 + 2 = 25

The numbers : 23, 25

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