SOLUTION: The greater of two consecutive odd integers is eight more than three times the lesser Write an equation

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Question 501691: The greater of two consecutive odd integers is eight more than three times the lesser
Write an equation

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the integers be x, x+2
(x+2)= 3x+8
x+2=3x+8
3x-x=2-8
2x=-6
x=-3
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