SOLUTION: Four times the greater of two consecutive integers is 1 more than five times the lesser number. find the integer. thanks,

SOLUTION: Four times the greater of two consecutive integers is 1 more than five times the lesser number. find the integer. thanks,

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Question 785053: Four times the greater of two consecutive integers is 1 more than five times the lesser number. find the integer.
thanks,
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
consecutive integers: x, (x+1)

4(x+1) = 5x + 1
4x + 4 = 5x + 1
-x = -3
x = 3

The integers are 3 and 4.
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