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If the sum of two consecutive odd number is 20 find the number​

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Answer:

Explanation:

let a number be x

let another number be x+1

x+x+1=20

2x=20-1

x=19/2

x=9.5

therefore one number is 9.5 and another number is x+1=9.5+1=10.5

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Let the Consecutive odd numbers be x and x+2


  • x + x + 2 = 20


  • 2x = 20 - 2


  • 2x = 18


  • x = 9

Therefore, the numbers are :


  • x = 9


  • x + 2 = 11

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