Question 379742
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Hi,
Let x and (x+2) represent the 2 consecutive odd numbers
question states
  x + (x+2)= 44
solving for x
   2x = 42
    x = 21, is the smaller of the consecutive odd numbers  
CHECKING our Answer
 21 - 23 = 44