Question 1192487
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There are 62 major sources of pollen in state A. 
These pollen sources are categorized as​ grasses, weeds, and trees. 
If the number of weeds is 5 less than the number of​ grasses, 
and the number of trees is 2 more than the number of​ grasses, 
find the number of​ grasses, weeds, and trees that are major pollen sources.
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Grasses + weeds + trees = 62  sources.     (1)


Grasses = x

Weeds   = x-5

Trees   = x+2


Equation for the total sources

    x + (x-5) + (x+2) = 62


Simplify and find x

    x + x - 5 + x + 2 = 62

        3x            = 62 + 5 - 2

        3x            = 65

         x            = 65/3 = 21 {{{2/3}}}.


But x must be an integer numbers.


Since the problems produces non-integer answer, it has no solution/solutions in integer numbers.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The problem has no solution/solutions in integer numbers.
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Hence, the problem is DEFECTIVE.


In other words, it is a FAKE.



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<U>Comment from student</U> : The number of grasses in state A = 13 The number of weeds in state A =21 The number of trees in state A =28



<U>My response</U> : The numbers in your comment DO NOT correspond to the problem's formulation.