SOLUTION: What expression is used to find the sum of 2 consecutive odd numbers?

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Question 215922: What expression is used to find the sum of 2 consecutive odd numbers?
Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
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As an example, two consecutive numbers would be 21 and 23. Notice that the second number is TWO more than the first number. Therefore,

let x = first number
x+2 = second number.

R^2

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus