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find 2 consecutive odd integers such that 3 times the smaller is 12 more than the larger

Solution

solve for

2 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 i s 12 m ore t han t h e l a r 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 = 12 + x + 2

Solve

3 x = 12 + x + 2 : x = 7

x + 2 = 7 + 2 = 9

The numbers : 7, 9

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