Question

Choose what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem.

Answer 1

Numbers are 5 and 7

Step-by-step explanation:

• Step 1: Let the two consecutive odd integers be x and x + 2. Their sum = 12

x + x + 2 = 12

2x + 2 = 12

2x = 10

x = 5

and x + 2 = 7