The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 40. If the first number is represented by x, which equation can you use to find these two odd numbers?

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Alannah

Mathematics

11 May, 03:42

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 40. If the first number is represented by x, which equation can you use to find these two odd numbers?

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Malaki Curry · Answer 1

x + (x + 2) = 40

Josh Guerra · Answer 2

Consecutive off numbers are 2 apart

so if x is one then y=2+x

and their sum is 40 so x+y=40

the 2 equations are x+y=40 and y=x+2

if we substitute we get x+x+2=40 so x=19

and therefore y=2+19=21