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Of two consecutive integers, four times the smaller is 30 more than three times the larger. Find both integers,

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Answer:

33 and 34

Explanation:

Let the integers be x and x+1 respectively.

4x = 3(x+1) + 30

x = 33

therefore, the integers are 33 and 34

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