SOLUTION: The greatest of two consecutive integers is ten greater than twice the lesser. find the integers
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Question 112904: The greatest of two consecutive integers is ten greater than twice the lesser. find the integers
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X & (X+1) ARE THE 2 CONSECUTIVE INTEGERS.
(X+1)=10+2X
X+1=10+2X
X-2X=10-1
-X=9
X=9/-1
X=-9 ANSWER.
PROOF
(-9+1)=10+2*-9
-8=10-18
-8=-8
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