LaurindaWalling425 LaurindaWalling425
  • 20-09-2015
  • Mathematics
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Four times the greater of two consecutive integers is 18 more than three times the lesser integer

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WorldCitizen WorldCitizen
  • 26-09-2015
the two consecutive numbers could be:

x and x+1

we know that  (from what you wrote):
(x+1)*4=18+3*x

eliminating the bracket:
4x+4=18+3*x

putting all the xs on the left side:

4x-3x=18-4

x=14

so the two consecutive numbers are 14 and 15.

 

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