SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive odd numbers such that the second is 3 times the first? I know the answer but I dont know how to work it.

SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive odd numbers such that the second is 3 times the first? I know the answer but I dont know how to work it.

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Question 691347: Find 2 consecutive odd numbers such that the second is 3 times the first? I know the answer but I dont know how to work it.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find 2 consecutive odd numbers such that the second is 3 times the first?
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1st: 2x-1
2nd: 2x+1
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Equation:
2x+1 = 3(2x-1)
2x+1 = 6x-3
4x = 4
x = 1
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1st: 2*1-1 = 1
2nd: 2*1+1 = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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