SOLUTION: the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers.

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Question 386642: the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers.
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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Equation: 2x+1 = 2(2x-1)+7
2x+1 = 4x+6
2x = -5
x = -5/2
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1st: 2x-1 = 2(-5/2)-1 = -6
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2nd: 2x+1 = 2(-5/2)+1 = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jrfrunner(365) About Me  (Show Source):
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the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 7 greater than twice the lesser. Find the integers
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Let the two integers be X and (X+2)
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Given: greater odd=7+2lesser
X+2=7+2X
2-7=2X-X
-5=X
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answer:
Lesser: X=-5
Greater: X+2=-5+2=-3
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verify
-3=7+2*(-5)