Question 626638
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Hi,
if one half of an integer{{{highlight(x)}}} is added to one fifth the next consecutive integer{{{highlight(x+1)}}}
 the sum is 17.
Question states***
{{{x/2 + (x+1)/5 = 17}}}   |Multiplying thru by 10 so as all denominators = 1
   5x + 2(x+1) = 170
      7x ++2 = 170
          7x = 168
           x = 24, the smalller, the larger consecutive integer is 25
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CHECKING our Answer***
 {{{24/2 + 25/5 = 17}}}