document.write( "Question 386642: the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #273320 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers. \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "1st: 2x-1 \n" ); document.write( "2nd: 2x+1 \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: 2x+1 = 2(2x-1)+7 \n" ); document.write( "2x+1 = 4x+6 \n" ); document.write( "2x = -5 \n" ); document.write( "x = -5/2 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "1st: 2x-1 = 2(-5/2)-1 = -6 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "2nd: 2x+1 = 2(-5/2)+1 = -4 \n" ); document.write( "================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |