SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 52. Find the integers.

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Question 219707: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 52. Find the integers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x & (x+2) be the odd integers.
x+x=2=52
2x=52-2
2x=50
x=50/2
x=25 ans. for the smaller integer.
25+2=27 for the larger integer.
Proof:
25+27=52
52=52