To determine which expression accurately represents the sum of two consecutive odd integers given that [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is the smaller of the two, follow these steps:
1. Identify the consecutive odd integers:
- Since [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is the least (smaller) integer, the next consecutive odd integer would be [tex]\( n + 2 \)[/tex].
2. Write the sum of these consecutive odd integers:
- The sum is: [tex]\( n + (n + 2) \)[/tex].
3. Simplify the expression:
- Combine like terms: [tex]\( n + n + 2 = 2n + 2 \)[/tex].
So, the expression that represents the sum of two consecutive odd integers, where [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is the least integer, is [tex]\( 2n + 2 \)[/tex].
Therefore, the correct representation is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{2n + 2} \][/tex]
