Question

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 1

The answer is 37 and 39.
(39/3)+37= 50

Answer 2

`37` and
`39`

Explanation:

Let

x-------> the first odd number

x+2----> the second consecutive odd number

we know that

`x+(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`