SOLUTION: find two integers such that one is three less than 4 times the other and the sum of the two integers is 42. The integers must be _____.

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Question 764202: find two integers such that one is three less than 4 times the other and the sum of the two integers is 42. The integers must be _____.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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One integer = x
Other integer = 4x - 3
x + (4x - 3) = 42
5x - 3 = 42
5x = 42 + 3
5x = 45
x = 9
One integer = 9
Other integer = 33
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