Problema Solution
The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 88. It is given that the lesser number is n. Write and solve an equation to find the two numbers.
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if n is the lesser number then the second consecutive odd number can be written as n+2
The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 88:
n + n + 2 = 88
by solving we find:
n = 43
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43 + 2 = 45
the two consecutive odd numbers are 43 and 45.