SOLUTION: for two consecutive integers the result of subtracting double the smaller integer from the larger integer is 55 what is the larger integer

Question 1180008: for two consecutive integers the result of subtracting double the smaller integer from the larger integer is 55 what is the larger integer

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two consecutive integers n and n+1;

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Answer by ikleyn(52915) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The numbers are x and (x+1). Write equation as you read the problem (x+1) - 2x = 55. Simplify and solve x + 1 - 2x = 55 -x = 55-1 -x = 54 x = -54 ANSWER. The numbers are -54 and -53. CHECK. -53 - 2*(-54) = -53 + 108 = 55 exactly as stated in the problem. ! Correct !

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