Question

The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers. ( 4, 5)( -8, -9)(-5, -6)

Answer 1

(-5, -6)

Explanation:

The smaller integer is x.

The larger integer is x + 1.

x + 1 = 7 + 2x

-x = 6

x = -6

x + 1 = -6 + 1 = -5

Answer: (-5, -6)