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The sum of two consecutive terms in the arithmetic sequence 3​, 6​, 9​, 12​, ... is 303​; find these two terms.

The first consecutive term of the arithmetic sequence is ?
The second consecutive term of the arithmetic sequence is ?

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1st consecutive term is x. 2nd consecutive term is (x + 3)
x + x + 3 = 303
2x + 3 = 303
2x = 303 - 3
2x = 300
x = 300/2
x = 150

x + 3 = 150 + 3 = 153

so ur 2 numbers are 150 and 153
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