Question

The sum of two consecutive multiples of 7 is 375. Find the smallest multiple

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

et the consecutive numbers be

x

x+7

x-7

sum is 357

3x =357

x = 119

numbers are 112 119 126

Answer 2

Answer:

184

Step-by-step explanation:

let the second multiple be 7k

∴ the second multiple = 7k - 7

7k + 7k - 7 = 375

14k =  375 + 7 = 382

$\frac{14k}{2}$ = $\frac{382}{2}$

7k = 191

smallest multiple = 7k - 7 = 191 - 7 = 184