Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: -1 and 1

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