SOLUTION: This is my problem: The lesser of two consecutive integers is 10 more than one-half the greater. Find the integers. I only need an equation, not the answer. Thanks

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Question 162516: This is my problem:
The lesser of two consecutive integers is 10 more than one-half the greater. Find the integers.
I only need an equation, not the answer.
Thanks

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the lesser number
Since they are consecutive, the
other number will be

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