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what two consecutive odd integers which have sum 88

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the two consecutive odd integers can be written as:


2x - 1 and 2x + 1, where x is integer


the sum of the two consecutive odd integers is 88:


2x - 1 + 2x + 1 = 88


by solving we find


x = 22


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2*22 - 1 = 43


2*22 + 1 = 45


the two consecutive odd integers are 43 and 45.