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The sum of two consecutive integers is one less than three times the smaller integer. Find the two integers.

Solution

The sum of two consecutive integers is one less than three times the smaller integer. Find the two integers.

Solution

The numbers : 2, 3

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 3 x - 1

Solve

x + x + 1 = 3 x - 1 : x = 2

x + 1 = 2 + 1 = 3

The numbers : 2, 3

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