SOLUTION: find two consective odd integers whose sum is 141. use the 5 step method.

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Question 390174: find two consective odd integers whose sum is 141. use the 5 step method.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the integers are x and x+2 then

x + (x+2) = 141

2x + 2 = 141

2x = 139 --> x = 139/2 which is not an integer. Therefore there is no such set of two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 141.