SOLUTION: The larger of two integers is 7 times the smaller. if the sum of the two integers is greater than 40, find the smallest possible value of x. (only an algebraic solution will be acc

SOLUTION: The larger of two integers is 7 times the smaller. if the sum of the two integers is greater than 40, find the smallest possible value of x. (only an algebraic solution will be acc

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Question 472654: The larger of two integers is 7 times the smaller. if the sum of the two integers is greater than 40, find the smallest possible value of x. (only an algebraic solution will be accepted)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

smaller = x
Larger = 7x

 

x + 7x > 40

    8x > 40

     x > 5

The smallest integer greater than 5 is 6. 

Edwin

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