SOLUTION: How do you write this problem, the sum of two consecutive odd whole numbers is equal to two hundred forty?

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Question 908906: How do you write this problem, the sum of two consecutive odd whole numbers is equal to two hundred forty?
Found 2 solutions by mananth, richwmiller:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let one number be n
the consecutive odd number is n+2
n+n+2=240

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2n+2=240
n+1=120
n=119