Question 290617
There are two consecutive numbers. The sum of the lesser number and three times the greater number is 103. Find the two numbers.


Since consecutive numbers are 1 number apart, let:
one number = x
the other = x+1


Now the equation becomes: 
{{{x+3(x+1)=103}}}
{{{x+3x+3=103}}}


Now solve for "x" to find your first number, and add 1 to find the consecutive number.  Remember to replace these two values in the original equation to verify they work.  In other words, the sum of the first number and 3 times the second number must equal 103.