SOLUTION: if the sum of two consecutive odd integer is 76 find the number

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Question 454962: if the sum of two consecutive odd integer is 76 find the number
Found 2 solutions by amoresroy, Alan3354:
Answer by amoresroy(361) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the first odd integer
x+2 = the second odd integer
X+X+2 = 76
2x = 74
x = 37
X+2 = 39
The numbers are 37 and 39

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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76/2 = 38, the center
--> 37 & 39