SOLUTION: Five times an odd integer plus three times the next odd integer equals 62. Find the first odd integer.

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Question 935869: Five times an odd integer plus three times the next odd integer equals 62. Find the first odd integer.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = first odd integer
y = second odd integer
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y = x + 2
5x + 3y = 62
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = -2
5x + 3y = 62
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solution:
x = first odd integer = 7
y = second odd integer = 9
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