Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 244. what is the smaller integer? (1 point)

Answer 1

Let the sum of consecutive odd integers be x, x + 2.

Given,

x + x + 1 = 244

2x = 243

x = $\frac{243}{2}$  = 121.5

Hence, the two numbers are 121.5 and 123.5.