Question

Identify the equation that represents the sentence “Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 116”.

Multiple choice question.
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A)
n
(
n
+
2
)
=
116


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B)
n
(
n
+
1
)
=
116


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C)
2
n
+
2
=
116


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D)
2
(
n
+
2
)
=
116

Answer 1

Answer: 57 & 59

Explanation:

Let us assume first odd integer is 'x'

Then, next consecutive integer should be 'x+2'. RIGHT?

Now, put in the form of equation:

x + (x+2) = 116

x + x + 2 = 116

2x + 2 = 116

2x = 116 - 2

2x = 114

x = 114 / 2 => 57

Now, put the value of 'x' in second step:

x + 2 => 57 + 2 = 59

Therefore, answer would be 57 & 59