SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 276. What is the larger number?

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Question 816860: The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 276. What is the larger number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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276/2=138
larger number is 139
x+x-2=276
2x=278
x=139