SOLUTION: the greater of two consecutive integers is 10 less than twice the smaller? find the integers.

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Question 24065: the greater of two consecutive integers is 10 less than twice the smaller?
find the integers.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two consecutive intergers = x and x+1

(x+1)-10=2(x)
x-9=2x
-9=3x
x=-3

-3+1=-2

Hence the two integers are -2 and -3.
Paul.