SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 76. what is the smallest integer

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Question 267793: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 76. what is the smallest integer

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, palanisamy:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the smaller odd integer. Then
is the next consecutive odd integer. The sum of the two is 76, so:



Just solve for

John

Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the two consecutive odd integers be x and (x+20)
Their sum is x+x+2 = 76
2x = 76-2
2x = 74
x = 74/2 = 37
So the integers are 37 and 39