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The sum of 2 consecutive odd integers is 204. What are the two odd integers?

User Osy
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Answer:

101, 103

Explanation:

Say n is the first odd integer. The sum of n and its consecutive integer can be written as n + (n + 2). Doing some simple algebra:

n + (n+2) =204

2n + 2 = 204

2n = 202

n = 101

n is 101, and its consecutive integer, (n+2), is 103.

User Tsewang
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101 and 104 i think is the most easy answer

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