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The greater of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.

Solution

T h e g re a t er o f tw o co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 7 g re a t er t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er . F in d t h e in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : - 6, - 5

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + 1 = 7 + 2 x

Solve

x + 1 = 7 + 2 x : x = - 6

x + 1 = - 6 + 1 = - 5

The numbers : - 6, - 5

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