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Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 92. What are the two odd integers?

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Answer:

45 & 47

Explanation:

Forming the equation,

→ x + (x + 2) = 92

→ 2x + 2 = 92

Now the value of x will be,

→ 2x + 2 = 92

→ 2x = 92 - 2

→ x = 90/2

→ [ x = 45 ]

Then the required integers are,

→ x = 45

→ x + 2 = 45 + 2 = 47

Hence, the integers are 45, 47.

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