Question

The lesser of two consecutive integers is 12 more than one half the greater. What is the greater u tee?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Integers x and x+1

x + 12 = 1/2 (x+1)

x + 12 = 1/2 x + 1/2

1/2x = - 11.5

x = - 23 x +1 = - 22