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The sum of two Consecutive integers is 257. Find the two integers

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Let, the odd integers are: x, x+1
It is given, x + (x + 1) = 257
2x + 1 = 257
2x = 257 - 1
x = 256/2
x = 128
so, x+1 = 129

In short, Your Numbers are 128, 129

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