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Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 196

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n, n + 2 - two consecutive odd integers

196 - the sum

The equation:

n + (n + 2) = 196

n + n + 2 = 196 |subtract 2 from both sides

2n = 194 |divide both sides by 2

n = 97

n + 2 = 97 + 2 = 99

Answer: 97, 99.

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