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Popular Word Problems >

Find two consecutive odd numbers whose sum is 144.

Solution

solve for

tw o co n sec u t i v e o dd n u mb ers w h ose s u m i s 144.

Solution

The numbers : 71, 73

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = 144

Solve

x + x + 2 = 144 : x = 71

x + 2 = 71 + 2 = 73

The numbers : 71, 73

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