SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is 203 less than 8 times the smallest integer. Find the SMALLEST of the integers.
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Question 353023: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is 203 less than 8 times the smallest integer. Find the SMALLEST of the integers.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = smallest integer. The next integer is x + 1. Thus
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