SOLUTION: Find two consecutive integers such that the sum of 2 times the first integer and 4 times second integer is 46.

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Question 32910: Find two consecutive integers such that the sum of 2 times the first integer and 4 times second integer is 46.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the consecutive integers be x and x+1
Equation:
2(x)+4(x+1)=46
2x+4x+4=46
6x=42
x=7
7+1=8
Hence, the two integers are 7 and 8.
Paul.