Find two consecutive odd numbers whose sum is 144

Answer 1

Consecutive ODD numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc. In generic terms: n, (n+2)

So...

n + (n + 2) = 144

2n + 2 = 144

2n = 144 - 2 = 142

n = 142/2

n = 71

So the next consecutive ODD number is n + 2 = 73

The two CONSECUTIVE ODD #s are 71 & 73

Answer 2

144/2 = 72

Then add 1 to 72 and subtract 1 from 72.

So, 71+73 = 144