Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 156. Which is an equation that can be used to solve for x? Please

Answer 1

x+(x+2) = 156

Explanation:

Let x = 1st odd integer

x+2 = next odd integer

x+(x+2) = 156

2x+2 =156

Subtract 2

2x= 154

Divide by 2

x = 77

x+2 = 79