Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 48. find the integers.,

Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 48. find the integers.

Two consecutive odd integers:

2x+1, 2x+3

Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 48

2x+1+2x+3=48

find the integers:

Solve for x

2x+1+2x+3=48

4x+4=48

4x+4-4=48-4

4x=44

4/4x=44/4

x=11

sub in x=11

2x+1, 2x+3

2 (11) + 1, 2 (11) + 3

22+1, 22+3

23,25

Check: 23+25=48

23 and 25 are two consecutive odd numbers that have a sum of 48