Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 72. Which equation would be used to solve this problem? (HINT: The equation has been simplified some.)

2x = 72
2x + 2 = 72
x + 2 = 72

Question

Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 72. Which equation would be used to solve this problem? (HINT: The equation has been simplified some.)

 2x = 72 
 2x + 2 = 72 
 x + 2 = 72

anonymous · Answer

i would use common sense

anonymous · Answer

(2*x+1)+(2x+1+1)=72 i think hold on i check

anonymous · Answer

$33+35=68$ too low

anonymous · Answer

try $35+37$

anonymous · Answer

the nimrod who wrote this problem wants you to say $ 2x + 2 = 72 $

anonymous · Answer

@satellite73 @timo86m Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

subtract $2$ and get $2x=70$ so $x=35$

anonymous · Answer

this is really bad, treats people like morons
there is no "one way" to solve this problem