Let x = larger odd integer
then (x-2) is the smaller odd integer
Translate:
"sum of two consecutive odd integers is 80" means (x-2) + x = 80
2x -2 - 80
2x = 82
x = 41
Answer: x ≥ 39
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x represent the 1st odd integer
Then x + 2 represents the 2nd odd integer
1st odd # plus 2nd odd # is at least the Sum
x + x + 2 ≥ 80
x + x + 2 ≥ 80
2x + 2 ≥ 80
2(x + 1) ≥ 2(40)
x + 1 ≥ 40
x ≥ 39