Hi,

Let x represent the smaller of the two consecutive odd integers.

the other then would be (x+2)

Write as we Read

5x = 2(x+2) - 25

solving for x

5x = 2x + 4 - 25

3x = -21

x = -7, the smaller consecutive odd integers. The larger is -5  (-7+2)

Checking our answer

5*-7 = 2*-5 - 25 = 35 

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