document.write( "Question 184314: I am stuck on this problem, any help will be greatly appreciated.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Two consecutive odd integers have a sum that is - 28.
\n" ); document.write( "Set up an equation algebraically and solve for these two integers. Give the definition for your variables, the equation to be solved, solve the equation, then express your conclusion. \n" ); document.write( "
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Two consecutive odd integers have a sum that is - 28.
\n" ); document.write( "Set up an equation algebraically and solve for these two integers.
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\n" ); document.write( "Def: Every odd integer is one more than or 1 less than an even integer.
\n" ); document.write( "And even integers are always a multiple of 2.
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\n" ); document.write( "1st odd integer: 2x+1
\n" ); document.write( "2nd odd integer: 2x+3
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "2x+1 + 2x+3 = -28
\n" ); document.write( "4x + 4 = -28
\n" ); document.write( "4x = - 32
\n" ); document.write( "x = -8
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\n" ); document.write( "1st odd integer: 2x+1 = -16+1 = -15
\n" ); document.write( "2nd odd integer: 2x+3 = -16+3 = -13\r
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\n" ); document.write( "Cheers,
\n" ); document.write( "Stan H.
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