SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive integers is two less than three times the smaller number. Find the integers.

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the sum of two consecutive integers is two less than three times the smaller number. Find the integers.
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Let the two integers be: x, (x+1)
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Just write an equation for what it says. (the word "is" usually means = in word problems)
"sum of two consecutive integers is two less than three times the smaller number."
x + (x+1) = 3x - 2
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Find the integers.
2x + 1 = 3x - 2
1 + 2 = 3x - 2x
3 = x
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3 and 4 are the two integers.
Check solution in the original equation
3 + 4 = 3(3) - 2
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