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Three times the smaller of two consecutive odd integers is the same as 63 less than 4 times the larger integer. Find the integers.

Solution

Three times the smaller of two consecutive odd integers is the same as 63 less than 4 times the larger integer. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 55, 57

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

3 x = 4 (x + 2) - 63

Solve

3 x = 4 (x + 2) - 63 : x = 55

x + 2 = 55 + 2 = 57

The numbers : 55, 57

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