Question 493208
Find two consecutive odd integers such that three times the first plus two times the second is 39.
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Let the two consecutive odd integers be: x, (x+2)
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Write an equation for exactly what it says
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3x + 2(x+2) = 39
3x + 2x + 4 = 39
5x = 39 - 4
5x = 35
x = 35/5
x = 7 is the 1st odd integer and obviously, 9 is the 2nd odd integer
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Check it in the original statement
3(7) + 2(9) = 39
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That wasn't so hard, was it. Are you unconfused about this now?