SOLUTION: Find two consecutive odd numbers such that the sum of the first number and one-third of the second number is equal to fifty. a: 35 and 37 b: 37 and 39 c: 49 and 51

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Question 611661: Find two consecutive odd numbers such that the sum of the first number and one-third of the second number is equal to fifty.
a: 35 and 37
b: 37 and 39
c: 49 and 51

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y/3=50
Plug in the values to see which one works.