SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 24. which equation can be used to find the first integer n? n+1=24 n+2=24 2n+1=24 2n+2=24

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Question 430696: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 24. which equation can be used to find the first integer n?
n+1=24
n+2=24
2n+1=24
2n+2=24
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Yahoomail:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the smaller number n
The next higher odd number is +n+%2B+2+
given:
+n+%2B+n+%2B+2+=+24+
+2n+%2B+2+=+24+
answer

Answer by Yahoomail(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 24. which equation can be used to find the first integer n?
n+1=24
n+2=24
2n+1=24
2n+2=24
2n=24-2
2n=20
therefor; n=10