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Find two consecutive odd integers such that 3 times the smaller integer is 24 less than 5 times the larger integer.

Solution

solve for

tw o co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers s u c h t ha t 3 t im es t h e s ma ll er in t e g er i s 24 l ess t han 5 t im es t h e l a r g er in t e g er .

Solution

The numbers : 7, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 x = 5 (x + 2) - 24

Solve

3 x = 5 (x + 2) - 24 : x = 7

x + 2 = 7 + 2 = 9

The numbers : 7, 9

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