SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is equal to the difference between nine times the smaller integer and five times the larger integer. Find the two consecutive integers.

Question 909112: The sum of two consecutive integers is equal to the difference between nine times the smaller integer and five times the larger integer. Find the two consecutive integers.
Answer by clearblueskai(22) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = smaller integer x+1 = larger integer

smaller integer: 3 larger integer: 3+1 = 4

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