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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is at least 76 find the least possible pair of integers.

N+n+2is greater than 76
N+n+1 is greater than 76
N+n+2 is greater than or equal to 76
N+n+1 is greater than or equal to 76

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Answer:

(c) N+n+2 is greater than or equal to 76

Explanation:

"At least" in English means "greater than or equal to" in math symbols. Two odd integers differ by 2, so if one of them is represented by 'n', the next higher one is represented by n+2. Their sum will be ...

n + n+2 ≥ 76 . . . . . equation matches the third choice

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The solution can be found by subtracting 2, then dividing by 2.

2n +2 = 76

2n = 74

n = 37

The smaller of the two consecutive odd integers will be at least 37.

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