The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 156. what are the numbers?

the numbers are 77 and 79

Step-by-step explanation:

so the 2 numbers are

x and x+2

so

x+x+2=156

subtract 2 from both sdies

2x=154

divide by 2

x=77

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answer:

x - 3

discussion:

x^2 - 9 = (x-3) (x+3)   so

(x^2-9)/ (x + 3) = x-3

you,

mrb