SOLUTION: find two consecutive numbers such that the sum of the greatest number and twice the lesser number is 40. what are the two numbers?

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Question 895926: find two consecutive numbers such that the sum of the greatest number and twice the lesser number is 40. what are the two numbers?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive numbers: x, (x+1)

(x+1) + 2x = 40
3x + 1 = 40
3x = 39
x = 13

The numbers are 13 and 14.