The larger of two consecutive odd integers is four less than three times the smallest integer. Find the two integers.

Answer: - 1 and 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first integer be x and the second x + 2, clearly, the larger is x + 2.

From the statement given

x + 2 = 3x + 4

x - 3x = 4 - 2

-2x = 2

x = - 1

The second integer is - 1 + 2 = 1