Question

Lou has 2 sets of numbers .The first set starts with 3 and follows a pattern increase by 5 .The second set starts with 39 and follows a pattern increase by 6 How many numbers do the 2 sets have in conmen

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

Let, Lou's set = x

g(x) = 3 + 5x

x = 0,..

3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33

set y:

g(y) = 39 - 6x

x = 0,...

(39, 33, 27, 21, 15, 9, 3)

Numbers in common :

(3, 33)

= 2