Question

Twice the larger of two consecutive integers is equal to fifteen less than three times the smaller. Find the

two integers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

2*x = 3(x - 1)-15 Remove the brackets

The larger of two consecutive integers is x

The smaller of two consecutive integers is x - 1

2x = 3x - 3 - 15 Combine the right

2x = 3x - 18 Subtract 3x from both sides

2x - 3x = 3x-3x - 18 Combine

-x = - 18 Multiply by - 1

x = 18

x - 1 = 17