SOLUTION: If the smaller of two consecutive odd integers is doubled, the result is 7 more than the larger of the two odd integers. Find the two integers.

Question 489858: If the smaller of two consecutive odd integers is doubled, the result is 7 more than the larger of the two odd integers. Find the two integers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the smaller of two consecutive odd integers is doubled, the result is 7 more than the larger of the two odd integers. Find the two integers.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
Equation:
2(2x-1) = 2x+1+7
4x-2 = 2x + 8
2x = 10
x = 5
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1st; 2x-1 = 9
2nd: 2x+1 = 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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