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Twice the greater integer of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser integer. What are the integers in ascending order?

Solution

Twice the greater integer of two consecutive odd integers is 13 less than three times the lesser integer. What are the integers in ascending order?

Solution

The numbers : 17, 19

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

2 (x + 2) = 3 x - 13

Solve

2 (x + 2) = 3 x - 13 : x = 17

x + 2 = 17 + 2 = 19

The numbers : 17, 19

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