three times the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 15 less than five times the lesser. find the integers.

Question

Please explain step by step. Thank you.

Answer 1

 

 

3(x + 2) = 5x - 14

 

3x + 6 = 5x - 14

 

6 + 14 = 5x - 3x

 

20 = 2x

 

x = 10 ??????

 

we have an integer but it's not odd.