Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser number. find the integers.

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Arabella Hampton

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3 March, 17:54

Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser number. find the integers.

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Jason Goodman · Answer 1

let the first odd no be (x+1)

the other odd no is (x+3)

2 (x+3) = 3 (x+1) - 13

2x+6 = 3x+3-13

2x+6=3x-10

6+10=3x-2x

x=16

the first no. is 16+1=17

the second no. is 16+3=19