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Solving a Two-Consecutive-Odd-Integer Sum Problem
Apply the problem-solving strategy to find two consecutive odd integers when their sum is known.
Problem: The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is . Find the numbers.
- Identify: Find two consecutive odd integers.
- Name: Let = the first odd integer. Then = the next consecutive odd integer.
- Translate: The sum of the integers is , so .
- Solve: Combine like terms to get . Subtract to get , then divide by to find . The next consecutive odd integer is .
The two consecutive odd integers are and .
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