Question

Suppose 2a-3b = -23. Given that a and b are consecutive integers and a

Answer 1

a = 20 and b = 21

Explanation:

Given:

2a-3b = -23

a and b are consecutive

Find:

a and b

Computation:

a = b - 1

So,

2a-3b = -23

2(b-1)-3b = -23

2b - 2 - 3b = -23

-b = -21

b = 21

So

a = b - 1

a = 21-1

a = 20