dasiaadams05 dasiaadams05
  • 18-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 72 what are the numbers

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Pariss837 Pariss837
  • 19-09-2020

Answer: 1st # n=35

2nd # n+2=37

Step-by-step explanation:

n= 1st #

n+2= 2nd #

n+n+2=72

2n+2=72 ( combine like terms)

2n+2-2=72-2

2n=70

2n/2=72/2

n=35

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meredith48034
meredith48034 meredith48034
  • 19-09-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x + x + 2 = 72

2x = 70

x = 35

35 + 2 = 37

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