Question

the sum of two consecutive integers is one less than three times the smaller integer. find the two integers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Two consecutive integers = x and x+1

Smaller integer is x

one less than three times the smaller integer = 3x - 1

x + x + 1 = 3x - 1 {now add the like terms}

2x + 1 = 3x - 1

1 = 3x - 1 -2x

1 = x - 1

1 + 1 = x

2 = x

x = 2

The two integers are 2 ,3