SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive odd intergers is 1472. How do I figure what 2 odd intergers it is.

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Question 3140: The sum of 2 consecutive odd intergers is 1472. How do I figure what 2 odd intergers it is.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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let first number be x. The other must then be 2 more than this...x+2. So...

x + x+2 = 1472
2x+2 = 1472
2x = 1470
x = 735
so 2 numbers are 735 and 737 (which do indeed add up to 1472)

jon.