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two consecutive odd numbers are chosen, three times the larger number is 19 more than 4 times the smaller number, what are the two numbers

Solution

tw o co n sec u t i v e o dd n u mb ers a re c h ose n, t h ree t im es t h e l a r g er n u mb er i s 19 m ore t han 4 t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er, w ha t a re t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : - 13, - 11

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 2) = 19 + 4 x

Solve

3 (x + 2) = 19 + 4 x : x = - 13

x + 2 = - 13 + 2 = - 11

The numbers : - 13, - 11

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