The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 72

X+X+2=72

You know the first number is odd so to get the next odd number you add two like 1 to get next one add 2 so 1+2=3

So you have 2x+2=72

Subtract 2

2x=70

Divide by 2

X=35

Answer 35,37

Check 35+37=72