SOLUTION: Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser. Find the integers.

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Question 331053: Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser. Find the integers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser. Find the integers.
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Lesser: 2x+1
Greater:2x+3
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Equation:
2(2x+3) = 3(2x+1)-13
4x+6 = 6x+3-13
2x = 16
x = 8
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Lesser: 2x+1 = 17
Greater: 2x+3 = 19
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Stan H.