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Find two consecutive integers such that the sum of twice the first integer and 3 times the second integer is 28.
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Question 342329: I need help with the following question:
Find two consecutive integers such that the sum of twice the first integer and 3 times the second integer is 28. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find two consecutive integers such that the sum of twice the first integer and 3 times the second integer is 28.
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1st: x
2nd: x+1
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Equation:
2x + 3(x+1) = 28
2x+3x+3 = 28
5x = 25
x = 5
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x+1 = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.