SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 60. State the smaller odd integer x

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Question 1145855: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 60. State the smaller odd integer x
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 60. State the smaller odd integer x
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60/2 = 30
--> 29 & 31
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Or,
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n-1 + n+1 = 60
2n = 60
n = 30
etc
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Or,
n + n+2 = 60
etc

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
29

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