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Find two consecutive numbers where thrice the first number is more than twice the second number by 5.

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Find two consecutive numbers where thrice the first number is more than twice the second number by 5.
1). 5 and 6
2). 6 and 7
3). 7 and 8
4). 9 and 10


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Let two consecutive number be x and x + 1

According to question,

⇒ 3x - 2(x + 1) = 5

⇒ 3x - 2x - 2 = 5

⇒ x = 7

∴ Two numbers are 7 and 8
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