SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is 203 less than 8 times the smallest integer. Find the SMALLEST of the integers.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive integers is 203 less than 8 times the smallest integer. Find the SMALLEST of the integers.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = smallest integer. The next integer is x + 1. Thus
x%2B%28x%2B1%29=8%2Ax-203.
2%2Ax%2B1=8%2Ax-203
1%2B203=8%2Ax-2%2Ax
204=6%2Ax
x=34