Answer:
the lesser number is 72
Step-by-step 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
