SOLUTION: The larger of tow consecutive integers is 10 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.

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Question 96489: The larger of tow consecutive integers is 10 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the integers be x and x+1
2x+10=x+1
subtract x and 10 from both sides
x=-9 x+1=-8
Check:
-8=(2*-9)+10
-8=-18+10
Ed