To find the answer using an equation, use x for the first integer, and use x+2 as the second integer. (we add 2 to x because odd numbers are 2 away from each other. You would have to add 2 to an odd number to get the next consecutive odd number). "sum" means to add, so add the two integers together: x + x+2 = 116 Combine like terms: 2x + 2 = 116 Subtract 2: 2x = 114 Divide by 2: x = 57 (first integer) x+2 = 57+2 = 59 (second integer) Check: 57+59=116
