Find two consecutive odd numbers such that the sum of the first number and one-third of the second number is equal to fifty. 35 and 37 37 and 39 49 and 51
Answer:
\(37\) and \(39\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x-------> the first odd number
x+2----> the second consecutive odd number
we know that
\(x+\frac{x+2}{3}=50\) ----> linear equation that represent the situation
solve for x
Multiply by \(3\) both sides
\(3x+(x+2)=150\)
\(4x=148\)
\(x=37\)
Find the second consecutive odd number
\(x+2=37+2=39\)