Question 247173
Let x = integer
Let x+1 = consecutive integer
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If: 3 times the smaller of 2 consecutive integers = 3x
And: four times the larger = 4(x+1)
And: the result is (=) 88
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Our equation becomes: {{{3x+(4(x+1))=88}}}
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Distribute 4, then solve for x.
I'll let you take it from here.  :)