SOLUTION: I don't understand how to set up the equation for this problem. Find two consecutive integers such that 3 times the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 34
Question 670305: I don't understand how to set up the equation for this problem. Find two consecutive integers such that 3 times the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 34 Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find two consecutive integers such that 3 times the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 34
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let n = the 1st integer
then
(n+1) = the next consecutive integer
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Write an equation for what it says:
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"3 times the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 34"
3(n+1) = 2n + 34
3n + 3 = 2n + 34
3n - 2n = 34 - 3
n = 31, 32; are the two integers, (pretty easy, right?)
