SOLUTION: The sum of an odd integer and 3 times the next greater odd integer is 2 less than 4 times the greater integer. Find the integers.

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Question 812582: The sum of an odd integer and 3 times the next greater odd integer is 2 less than 4 times the greater integer. Find the integers.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 3(x + 2) = 4(x + 2) - 2
x + 3x+6 = 4x+8 - 2
4x + 6 = 4x + 6

This statement is always true.