SOLUTION: Find two consecutive whole numbers such that 4/6 of the first number is 12 more than 1/3 the second number.

SOLUTION: Find two consecutive whole numbers such that 4/6 of the first number is 12 more than 1/3 the second number.

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Question 690531: Find two consecutive whole numbers such that 4/6 of the first number is 12 more than 1/3 the second number.
Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let A = X
Let B = X + 1
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Lets eliminate the fractions by multiplying everything by 6

Simplify

Subtract 2X from both sides

Add 72 to both sides

Divide both sides by 2

B = X + 1

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