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11 December, 13:39

Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 36

Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem

2x=36

2x+1=36

2x+2=36

x^2+2=36

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  1. 11 December, 14:02
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    2x + 2 = 36

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Two consecutive odd intergers: x, x + 2.

    The sum: 36

    The equation:

    x + (x + 2) = 36

    x + x + 2 = 36

    2x + 2 = 36 subtract 2 from both sides

    2x = 34 divide both sides by 2

    x = 17

    x + 2 = 17 + 2 = 19
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