SOLUTION: One integer is 6 less than another integer. The product of the lesser Integer and -7 is 42 more than the greater integer. What are the integers?

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Question 1063675: One integer is 6 less than another integer. The product of the lesser
Integer and -7 is 42 more than the greater integer. What are the integers?
Answer by mathdad1965(8) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is the set up and you finish.

Let x and y represent the two integers.

x = y - 6

-7x = y + 42

Take it from there.