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  • 09-11-2019
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The larger of two consecutive odd integers is four less than three times the smallest integer. Find the two integers.

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  • 09-11-2019

Answer: -1 and 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first integer be x and the second x +2 , clearly, the larger is x + 2.

From the statement given

x + 2 = 3x + 4

x - 3x = 4 - 2

-2x = 2

x = -1

The second integer is -1 + 2 = 1

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