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If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the
next consecutive integer, the differ
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If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the
next consecutive integer, the differ
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Question 90883: These word peoblems really confuse me. Can someone help me with this one.
If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the
next consecutive integer, the difference is 3. What are the two integers? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If one-half of one integer is subtracted from three-fifths of the
next consecutive integer, the difference is 3. What are the two integers?
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Let the consecutive integers be x and x+1.
EQUATION:
(3/5)(x+1) - (1/2)x = 3
Multiply thru by 10 to get rid of the denominators:
6(x+1) - 5x = 30
x=24 (1st integer)
x+1=25 (2nd integer)
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Stan H.
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