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The larger of two consecutive odd integers is three times the smaller. What is their sum? | The larger of two consecutive odd integers is three times the smaller. What is their sum? | ||
− | + | <math>\mathrm{(A)}\ 4\qquad \mathrm{(B)}\ 8\qquad \mathrm{(C)}\ 12\qquad \mathrm{(D)}\ 16\qquad \mathrm{(E)}\ 20</math> | |
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+ | ==Solution 1== | ||
+ | Let <math>n</math> be the smaller term. Then <math>n+2=3n \Longrightarrow 2n = 2 \Longrightarrow n=1</math> | ||
+ | *Thus, the answer is <math>1+(1+2)=4 \mathrm{(A)}</math> | ||
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− | * By | + | ==Solution 2== |
+ | * By trial and error, 1 and 3 work. 1+3=4. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
− | + | {{AMC12 box|year=2007|ab=A|num-b=2|num-a=4}} | |
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− | + | [[Category:Introductory Algebra Problems]] | |
+ | {{MAA Notice}} |
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Contents
Problem
The larger of two consecutive odd integers is three times the smaller. What is their sum?
Solution 1
Let be the smaller term. Then
- Thus, the answer is
Solution 2
- By trial and error, 1 and 3 work. 1+3=4.
See also
2007 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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Followed by Problem 4 |
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