Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = the first integer (smaller)
Let x +2 = the next odd integer
x + 8(x +2) = 43 Distribute the 8
x + 8x + 16 = 43 Add the x's
9x + 16 = 43 Subtract 16 from both sides
9x = 27 Divide both sides by 9
x = 3
This is your first number. The next consecutive odd integer would be 5. (x + 2)
