Find two consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smaller and twice the larger is equal to 55.

Alexnnd asked Feb 16, 2022

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Find two consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the

smaller and twice the larger is equal to 55.

Alexnnd asked Feb 16, 2022

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Answer:

they're 17 and 19

Explanation:

x+2(x+2)=55

x+2x+4=55

51=3x

x=17

x+2=19

Rambou answered Feb 20, 2022

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