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The sum of two consecutive odd natural numbers is 156.Find the numbers |
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Answer» number = 77 ✬✬ Second number = 79 ✬Step-by-step explanation:Given:The SUM of two consecutive odd natural numbers is 156.To Find:What are two numbers ?SOLUTION: Let FIRST odd natural number be x therefore second odd natural number will be (x + 2).A/q(First + Second) odd number = 156 x + (x + 2) = 156 2x + 2 = 156 2x = 156 – 2 2x = 154 x = 154/2 x = 77Hence,➙ First odd natural number is x = 77➙ Second odd natural number = (x + 2) => (77 + 2) = 79________________________★ Verification ★➟ (First + Second) odd number = 156➟ (77 + 79) = 156➟ 156 = 156 |
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