SOLUTION: The sum of 7 times the smaller of two consecutive numbers and 2 times the larger number is 839. Solve.

Question 840251: The sum of 7 times the smaller of two consecutive numbers and 2 times the
larger number is 839. Solve.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

two consecutive numbers:  and 

Question states***

***7x + 2(x+1) = 839

     9x = 837

      x = 93

two consecutive numbers:  93, 94

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