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Question 643741: the sum of two consecutive odd whole numbers is 60
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum of two consecutive odd whole numbers is 60
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Let x = smaller of two odd numbers
then, because the numbers are consecutive
x+2 = larger of two odd numbers
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x + x+2 = 60
2x+2 = 60
2x = 58
x = 29
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larger number:
x+2 = 29+2 = 31
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answer: 29 and 31
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