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12 October, 22:46

The larger of two consecutive odd integers is four less than three times the smallest integer. Find the two integers.

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  1. 13 October, 01:59
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    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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