SOLUTION: I need help with this word problem Consecutive odd integers. Find two consecutive odd intergers whose sum is 56.

SOLUTION: I need help with this word problem Consecutive odd integers. Find two consecutive odd intergers whose sum is 56.

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Question 177094: I need help with this word problem Consecutive odd integers. Find two consecutive odd
intergers whose sum is 56.

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find two consecutive odd
integers whose sum is 56.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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Equation:
2x-1 + 2x+1 = 56
4x = 56
x = 14
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1st: 2x-1 = 27
2nd: 2x+1 = 29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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