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Find two consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the smaller and 3 times the larger is 330

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 t h e s u m o f t h e s ma ll er an d 3 t im es t h e l a r g er i s 330

Solution

The numbers : 81, 83

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + 3 (x + 2) = 330

Solve

x + 3 (x + 2) = 330 : x = 81

x + 2 = 81 + 2 = 83

The numbers : 81, 83

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