Find two consecutive odd integers such that 62 more than the lesser is five times the greater.

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Randall Petty

11 December, 12:19

Find two consecutive odd integers such that 62 more than the lesser is five times the greater.

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Libby Burke · Answer 1

So, let's define 2 consecutive odd integers:

3 and 5

5 and 7

7 and 9

9 and 11

So, our integers would be written as "x" and "x+2".

Our solution:

x+62 = 5 (x+2)

x+62 = 5x + 10

x - 5x = 10 - 62

-4x = - 52

x = - 52/-4

x = 13

So our integers are 13 and 15.