genesisjara28 genesisjara28
  • 27-09-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 60. State the smaller odd integer x

Respuesta :

bradnorris03
bradnorris03 bradnorris03
  • 27-09-2019

Answer:

smaller= 29

larger= 31

Step-by-step explanation:

Consecutive odd integers can be written as x,x+2,x+4, etc

Rewrite the sentence as an equation:

x+x+2=60

1) Combine alike terms:

2x+2=60

2) Subtract 2 from both sides:

2x=58

3) Divide both sides by 2:

x=29

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

More and more and more
Positivist criminologist tends to focus on "high consensus" deviance which: a. are acts that are highly likely to result, if detected by the police, in arrest.
express (2y) 3/2. in radical form please help
If i had $88 and i earned $29 if i spend money for concert tickets and i have $74 left how much did i spend
The area of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula a=sqrt3/4 (s)^2. Which formula represents the length of an equilateral triangle's side (s) in terms
Reread lines 4-25. Explain the extended metaphor. What can u infer about Hurston character in these lines
Fill in the missing values and/or information. Use this pic below. Problem: Larry and Maria have secured permission to hike cross country from the rangers. They
how do you solve tan(sin^-1 x/2)? (show steps)
More Points and top brainilest
Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society – but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant g