Find two consecutive odd integers such that three times the larger is 5 less than four times the smaller

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Kevin Pittman

8 June, 08:48

Find two consecutive odd integers such that three times the larger is 5 less than four times the smaller

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Tangles · Answer 1

Let n=smallest number

Let n+2=largest number

3 (n+2) = 4 (n) - 5

3n+6=4n-5

-n=-11

n=11

11+2=13

The smallest number is 11 and the largest number is 13