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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 56. Find the two integers
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the two consecutive odd integers can be written as
2x - 1 and 2x + 1,
where x is integer
their sum is 56
2x - 1 + 2x + 1 = 56
by solving we find
x = 14
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2*14 - 1 = 27
2*14 + 1 = 29
the two consecutive odd integers are 27 and 29.