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Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 36

Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem

2x=36
2x+1=36
2x+2=36
x^2+2=36

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Answer:

2x + 2 = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Two consecutive odd intergers: x, x + 2.

The sum: 36

The equation:

x + (x + 2) = 36

x + x + 2 = 36

2x + 2 = 36             subtract 2 from both sides

2x = 34      divide both sides by 2

x = 17

x + 2 = 17 + 2 = 19

Answer:

2x+2=36

Step-by-step explanation:

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