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14 July, 23:54

find 2 consecutive odd numbers such that the sum of the larger number and twice the smaller number is 27 less than 4 times the smaller number.

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  1. 15 July, 00:23
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    Step-by-step explanation:N is an odd integer

    The Next Larger is N+2

    N+2 + 2N = - 27 + 4N

    3N + 2 = 4N - 27

    0 = 4N - 27 - 3N - 2

    0 = N - 29

    N = 29

    They are 29 and 31.

    31 + 2 (29) = 4 (29) - 27

    31 + 58 = 89 = 116 - 27 yes it works
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