SOLUTION: Find two consecutive integers 4 times the larger excess 3 times the smaller by 23.

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Question 22586: Find two consecutive integers 4 times the larger excess 3 times the smaller by 23.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think when you say "excess you mean exceed"

the two numbers are ; x, x+1
4(x+1)=3x+23
4x+4=3x+23
4x=3x+19
x=19
19=1 = 20
Hence, the two consective numbers are 19 and 20.