Find Two consecutive odd intergers such that 44 more than the lesser is three times the greater

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Laney Miller

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22 February, 22:34

Find Two consecutive odd intergers such that 44 more than the lesser is three times the greater

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Sage Wallace · Answer 1

2 consecutive odd integers ... x and x + 2

x + 44 = 3 (x + 2)

x + 44 = 3x + 6

44 - 6 = 3x - x

38 = 2x

38/2 = x

19 = x

x + 2 = 19 + 2 = 21

ur 2 numbers are : 19 and 21