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The sum of two odd consecutive integers is 88. Find the integers.

User Dorin Rusu
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Answer:

43 and 45

Explanation:

→ State an expression for 2 odd consecutive numbers

2x + 1 and 2x + 3

→ Find the sum

4x + 4

→ Equate to 88

4x + 4 = 88

→ Minus 4 from both sides

4x = 84

→ Divide both sides by 4

x = 21

→ Substitute into original expressions

43 and 45

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