Question

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 244. What is the smaller integer?

119

125

123

121

Answer 1

I'll set it up for you.
Let x=the smaller odd integer.
x+(x+2)=244
solve for x.

Answer 2

it's 121

Answer 3

Correct, well done!

Answer 4

thanks

Answer 5

Let x = the first odd integer

then, x + 2 is the next (consecutive) odd integer

x + (x + 2) = 244 [the sum of two consecutive odd integers]

solve for x

2x + 2 = 244

2x = 242
x = 121

121 + 123 = 244

Answer 6

You're welcome!

Answer 7

first you should solve for x ok as soon you do that you will find 121 which is "d"