SOLUTION: the sum of 2 consecutive odd numbers is 44. what is the smaller number?

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Question 379742: the sum of 2 consecutive odd numbers is 44. what is the smaller number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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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