SOLUTION: 3 times an integer is 41 less than 5 times the next consecutive integer. Find the two consecutive integers.

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Question 592521: 3 times an integer is 41 less than 5 times the next consecutive integer. Find the two consecutive integers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+41=5(x+1)
3x+41=5x+5
-2x=-36
x=-36/-2
x=18
x+1=19
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3(18)+41=5(18+5)
54+41=90+5