<PRE><B>Question 62384</B>
twice the lesser of two consecutive integers is 12 less than 3 times the greater integer find the lesser integer.
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Let the consecutive integers be x and x+1.
EQUATION:
2x+12=3(x+1)
2x+12=3x+3
2x=9
x=4.5
4.5 is not an integer.
Check the wording of your problem.
Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>