Math Problem Solver

The smallest of the consecutive odd integers is \(5\).

The sum of \(2\) consecutive odd integers is given by the formula: \[n + (n + 2) = 2 n + 4\] where \(n\) is the smallest of the consecutive odd integers.

If the sum of \(2\) odd integers is \(12\), then: \[2 n + 4 = 12\] Therefore: \[n = 5\]