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

Answer 1

i would use common sense

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

\(33+35=68\) too low

Answer 4

try \(35+37\)

Answer 5

the nimrod who wrote this problem wants you to say \( 2x + 2 = 72 \)

Answer 6

@satellite73 @timo86m Thanks!

Answer 7

subtract \(2\) and get \(2x=70\) so \(x=35\)

Answer 8

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