SOLUTION: The sum of 7 times the smaller of two consecutive numbers and 2 times the larger number is 839. Solve.

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Question 840251: The sum of 7 times the smaller of two consecutive numbers and 2 times the
larger number is 839. Solve.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

two consecutive numbers: highlight_green%28x%29 and highlight_green%28x%2B1%29

Question states***

***7x + 2(x+1) = 839

     9x = 837

      x = 93

two consecutive numbers:  93, 94

CHECKING our answer***

651+%2B+188+=+839

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