The sum of 2 consecutive odd integers is 52. If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is

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2 answers:

julsineya [31]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+2=52

2x=50

x=25

x+2=27

Alex73 [517]3 years ago

4 0

In order to find the larger integer, we simply add 2 to x.
This may sound confusing, but consider that 1 is an odd number. Add 2, and you get 3. Add 2, and you get 5, and so on. By adding 2 to an odd number, you'll get another odd number (this works for even numbers too!).

The equation should be
x + (x + 2) = 52
2x + 2 = 52
2x = 50
x = 25
25+2=27

The larger integer is 27

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Dmitry_Shevchenko [17]

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{\bf\:1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

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