SOLUTION: Find two consecutive odd integers such that 28 more than the lesser is three times the greater.

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Question 1058655: Find two consecutive odd integers such that 28 more than the lesser is three times the greater.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the first integer be n. Then the second integer is n+2. So:
n+28=3(n+2)
2n=22
n=11
n+2=13. ☺☺☺☺