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Two professors in the mathematics building have offices that are consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 14,600. What are the official numbers of these two professors?

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Answer: 7299, 7301

Explanation:

x + x + 2= 14,600

2x = 14,598

x = 7,299

Therefore, the office numbers are 7299 and 7301

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