SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers equals 12. Does x equal the smaller or larger integer?

SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers equals 12. Does x equal the smaller or larger integer?

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Question 917142: The sum of two consecutive odd integers equals 12. Does x equal the smaller or larger integer?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, x is the smaller
x + (x+2) = 12
2x = 10
x = 5
The two consecutive odd integers are: 5, 7
And...checking
sum = 12

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