The sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is at most 7. what is the lesser integer?

The sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is at most 7. what is the lesser integer?

two consecutive positive odd integers

2x+1,2x+3

The sum of two consecutive positive odd integers is at most 7.

2x+1+2x+3≤7

Solve for x

2x+1+2x+3≤7

4x+4≤7

4x+4-4≤7-4

4x≤3

4/4x≤3/4

x≤3/4

Substitute an x smaller than 3/4 which is 0.

2x+1,2x+3

2 (0) + 1, 2 (0) + 3

1,3

Check: 1+3=4, 4≤7

Two consecutive odd integers that are at most 7 are 1 and 3.