SOLUTION: x and y are positive consecutive odd integers and x < y. If their sum is 52, what is the value of x

SOLUTION: x and y are positive consecutive odd integers and x < y. If their sum is 52, what is the value of x - y?

Question 259206: x and y are positive consecutive odd integers and x < y. If their sum is 52, what is the value of x - y?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since they're consecutive odd integers, their difference is always 2.

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