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The Sum of two consecutive odd integers is 296. What are the two consecutive numbers?

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Given that,

the two numbers are consecutive and odd

The two numbers are

x and x + 2

Sum of the numbers = 296

x + (x + 2) = 296

x + x + 2 = 296

2x = 296 - 2

2x = 294

x = 294/2

x = 147

Therefore, the two numbers are x = 147 and x + 2 = 149

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Answer:

147 149

Explanation:

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