Sum of two consecutive odd integers is $36$. The smaller is

Sum of two consecutive odd integers is $36$. The smaller is
  1. $17$
  2. $15$
  3. $18$
  4. $19$

Solution

$x + (x+2) = 36 \Rightarrow x = 17$.

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