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Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 40. Find the numbers.

 

the numbers are _____

Answer 1

Let the first integer = x

Let the second integer = x + 2

 

Using these variables, we can write an equation that shows the sum of of these number.

 

x + x + 2 = 40

 

 

Solve for x.

 

2x = 38

 

 x = 19

 

 

19 is an odd integer.  This means the other odd integer is 21.