SOLUTION: The ratio of an odd integar to five-ninths the next greater odd integar is 5:3 Find the two integers.

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Question 1005248: The ratio of an odd integar to five-ninths the next greater odd integar is 5:3 Find the two integers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x is assumed the first odd integer,
x%2F%28%285%2F9%29%28x%2B2%29%29=5%2F3

The steps give x=25, and so the next odd integer is 27.