SOLUTION: Which equation could be used to solve this problem? The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 124. Find the integers

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Question 793494: Which equation could be used to solve this problem?

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 124. Find the integers
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 124. Find the integers
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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Equation:
2x-1 + 2x+1 = 124
4x = 124
x = 31
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1st: 2x-1 = 61
2nd: 2x+1 = 63
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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