SOLUTION: The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.

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Question 130926: The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers
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smaller = x
larter = x+1
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EQUATION:
x+1 = 2x+7
x = -6
x+1 = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.