Example of Two Consecutive Odd Integers Problem

Two consecutive odd integers have a total of 24. Find the integers.

Find SMALLER

Find LARGER

Let S=SMALLER

Let L=LARGER

Given S+L=24

Given L-S=2

L-(24-L)=2 Comment: Substitute 24-L for S in L-S=2

Solution L=13 Comment

Solution S=11 Substitute L=13 into S=24-L

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