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Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 44. Find the integers.

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Answer:

21 & 23

Explanation:

let the first number be 'x' and 'x+2'

x + (x + 2) = 44

2x + 2 = 44

2x = 42

x = 21

Therefore the integers are,

x = 21

x + 2 = 21 + 2 = 23

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