Example of Three Consecutive Odd Integers Problem

Two consecutive odd integers have a total of 40. Find the integers.

Find SMALLER

Find LARGER

Let S=SMALLER

Let L=LARGER

Given S+L=40

Given L-S=2

L-(40-L)=2 Comment: Substitute 40-L for S in L-S=2

Solution L=21 Comment

Solution S=19 Substitute L=21 into S=40-L

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