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If x is the first of two consecutive odd integers, and the sum of the two integers is 72, what is the smaller of the two integers?

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HELPPPP‼️‼️‼️   If x is the first of two consecutive odd integers, and the sum of the two integers is 72, what is the smaller of the two integers?

Doris · Answer

X = 35 is the right answer

thaiduong · Answer

Answer:   x = 35.   Step-by-step explanation:   since they are odd, the second number isn't x + 1, it is x + 2.    x + x + 2 = 72  2x + 2 = 72  2x = 70  x = 35

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