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The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers. 4, 5

-8, -9
-5, -6

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I think are 4,5, because 4+4>7.
User Nikolas Bozic
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Let the consecutive integers be x, x+1.

Given,

x + 1 = 7 + 2x

x = -6

Hence, the consecutive integers are -6, -5.
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