Question 283909
Let x = First Number
Let x+2 = Second Consecutive Number.

3x is three times the lesser number.

{{{3x + (x+2) = 58}}}
{{{4x + 2 = 58}}}
{{{4x = 56}}}
{{{x = 14}}}

First Number is {{{highlight(14)}}}
Second Number is {{{highlight(16)}}}

Proof:  14*3 = 42 + 16 = 58.