SOLUTION: sum of two consecutive odd integers is 36.find them

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Question 567612: sum of two consecutive odd integers is 36.find them
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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sum of two consecutive odd integers is 36.find them
1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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Equation:
sum = 36
4x = 36
x = 9
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1st: 2x-1 = 17
2nd: 2x+1 = 19
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Stan H.