SOLUTION: twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is less than three times the lesser number. find the integers.

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Question 360469: twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is less than three times the lesser number. find the integers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
*Note: consecutive odd integers differ by 2. Let x be the smaller, (x+2) would be the larger
write as we read***
2(x +2) < 3x
2x + 4 < 3x
4 < x
Odd consecutive integers where the first odd integer is greater than 4 would work.
for ex 5 & 7, 7 & 9, 9 & 11 etc
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