SOLUTION: hello. here is my problem: "SOLVE: The difference if two consecutive odd positive integers is 40. Find the integers." well, in my book it has the answer, but i don't understand how

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: hello. here is my problem: "SOLVE: The difference if two consecutive odd positive integers is 40. Find the integers." well, in my book it has the answer, but i don't understand how to get it. I would really appreciate it if you could help me. I have used this site before and i haven't ever gotten a reply, but hopefully it will be different this time. This question is from textbook

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am sorry, but this problem, as written, does not make sense.
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Just what does " The difference if two consecutive odd positive integers is 40." mean??
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