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  • 01-02-2021
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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 144. Which expression may be used to solve the problem?

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pari91
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  • 02-02-2021

Answer:

smaller no.=x

larger=x+2

x+x+2-144

2x+2-144

2x=142

X=71

Smaller=71

Larger=71+2=73

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