Question 386642
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.