When an integer is subtracted from 2 times the next consecutive odd integer, the difference is 1. Find the value of the greater

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When an integer is subtracted from 2 times the next consecutive odd integer, the difference is 1. Find the value of the greater

integer.

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notsponge [240] · Answer 1 · 2023-08-18T10:08:44+03:00

The value of the greater integer which is the next consecutive odd integer is; -1.

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By observation, it follows that the first integer can be represented by 2x+1 while the next consecutive odd integer can be represented as 2x+3.

Hence, it follows that we have;

2(2x+3) - 2x - 1 = 1

4x +6 -2x - 1 = 1

2x = -4

x = -2.

Consequently, the value of the next consecutive greater integer is; 2(-2) + 3= -1.

It consequently follows from the computations above that the value of the greater odd integer is; -1.