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When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.
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When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.

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.Let small number = xLet large number = y x+4y=29 y-1=x or x+1=y
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x + 4(x + 1) = 29

x + 4x + 4 = 29
5x + 4 = 29
5x = 29 - 4
5x = 25
x = 25/5
x = 5
x+1 = 6
Ansver: The two consecutive numbers are 5 and 6.
Check:
x + 4(x+1) = 5 + 4 · 6 = 5+24 = 29 OK!



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