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.
