Question

Five times the lesser of two consecutive numbers is added to three times the greater. the result is 579. find the lesser number

Answer 1

the lesser number is 72

Explanation:

Let the consecutive numbers be 'x' and 'x+1'

according to the conditions of the question

the equation will be

5x + 3(x +1) = 579

= 5x + 3x +3 = 579

8x + 3 = 579

8x = 579 - 3

8x = 576

x = 576/8

x = 72