SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 21 less than 3 times the larger number. Find the numbers.

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Question 1071102: the sum of two consecutive odd integers is 21 less than 3 times the larger number. Find the numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!






The integers are 17 and 19.

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Do they work?




yes

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