Question

PLS HELP THIS IS DUE TODAY! The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 244. Which equation could you use to find the two

integers and what is the smaller integer?
A- x+ (x + 1) = 244
The smaller integer is 121

B- x + (x+2) = 244
The smaller integer is 123

C- 2x + 1 = 244
The smaller integer is 123

D- 2x+2=244
The smaller integer is 121

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D. 2x + 2 = 244

Step-by-step explanation: Let x be the smaller number

Since the next number is a consecutive odd number, that has to be x+2. So...

x + (x+2) = 244 - combine like terms

2x + 2 = 244 - subtract 2 from both sides

2x = 242 - divide both sides by 2

x = 121 and x +2 = 123. Test by adding together = 244.

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

I initially thought it would be B but it is D because 121 x 2 + 2 = 244