SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers equals 12. Does x equal the smaller or larger integer?

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Question 917142: The sum of two consecutive odd integers equals 12. Does x equal the smaller or larger integer?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, x is the smaller
x + (x+2) = 12
2x = 10
x = 5
The two consecutive odd integers are: 5, 7
And...checking
sum = 12