SOLUTION: Number problem. If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the next consecutive integer, the difference is 3. what are the two integers? Please help me.

Question 29429: Number problem. If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the next consecutive integer, the difference is 3. what are the two integers?
Please help me.
Thank you.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Paul:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

multiply both sides by 10

check

OK
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LEt the 2 consecutive integers be x, and x+1

EquatioN:

Multiply the whole equation by 10

2(3x-3)-5(x)=10(3)
6x-5x+6=30
x=24
x=24

24+1=25

Check:
24/2-15=3
12-15=3
3=3

Hence, the two whole integers are 24 and 25.

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