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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 244. what is the smaller integer? (1 point)

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Let the sum of consecutive odd integers be x, x + 2.

Given,

x + x + 1 = 244

2x = 243

x =
(243)/(2) = 121.5

Hence, the two numbers are 121.5 and 123.5.
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