SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is at most 16. what are the integers?

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Question 915538: the sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is at most 16. what are the integers?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive odd integers: x, (x+2)

x + (x+2) <= 16
2x + 2 <= 16
x <= 7

The integers could be {1, 3}, {3, 5}, {5, 7} or {7, 9}.