SOLUTION: Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less that three times the lesser number

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Question 987211: Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less that three times the lesser number
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=lesser integer; G=greater integer=L+2
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2G=3L-13
2(L+2)=3L-13
2L+4=3L-13
17=L
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ANSWER 1: The lesser integer is 17
ANSWER 2: The greater integer is x+2=17+2=19
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