1.     The sum of two odd consecutive integers is 88. Find the integers.
 


Let the two consecutive odd integers be represented by \( x \) and \( x + 2 \).

According to the problem, their sum is 88:

\[
x + (x + 2) = 88
\]

Now, simplify and solve for \( x \):

\[
2x + 2 = 88
\]
\[
2x = 88 - 2
\]
\[
2x = 86
\]
\[
x = \frac{86}{2} = 43
\]

So, the first odd integer is \( x = 43 \), and the second odd integer is:

\[
x + 2 = 43 + 2 = 45
\]

Thus, the two consecutive odd integers are **43** and **45**.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
1. What is the sum of two consecutive even integers if their sum is 100?
2. Find two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 72.
3. What are two consecutive integers whose sum is 99?
4. If the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 66, what are the integers?
5. The product of two consecutive even integers is 168. What are the integers?

**Tip:** Consecutive integers differ by 1, while consecutive odd or even integers differ by 2.

The sum of two odd consecutive integers is 88. Find the integers.

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