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Onsecutive Integer Problems - Linear (Level 2)

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When an integer is subtracted from 3 times the next consecutive intege
the difference is 23. Find the value of the lesser integer.
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Answer 1

To find the value of the lesser integer in a consecutive integer problem, we set up an equation and solve for the variable.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's represent the lesser integer as x and the next consecutive integer as x+1.

According to the problem, 3 times the next consecutive integer is equal to the sum of the lesser integer and 23. So, the equation will be 3(x+1) = x + 23.

Simplifying the equation, we get 3x + 3 = x + 23.

By solving the equation, we find that x = 10.

Therefore, the value of the lesser integer is 10.

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