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27 May, 04:35

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 44 what is the smallest number

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  1. 27 May, 07:13
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    21

    Step-by-step explanation:

    You can write an odd number as 2n + 1 or 2n - 1. And since they're consecutive then we'll employ both representations to get the equation.

    2n - 1 + 2n + 1 = 44

    4n = 44

    n = 11.

    We then solve for one of the odd numbers and since it's asking for the lowest one, we'll solve for 2n - 1.

    2 (11) - 1 = 22 - 1 = 21.
  2. 27 May, 08:32
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    The smallest number is 21

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 44

    The two consecutive odd numbers are 21 and 23

    Smallest number is 21
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