Question

Of two consecutive integers, twice the smaller is four less than the greater. Find the integers. Provide and equation if you don't have a direct answer.

Answer 1

The smaller integer is -3 and the greater integer is -2

Explanation:

Equations

Let's call

x = the smaller integer

x + 1 = greater consecutive integer

The relationship between them is that twice the smaller is four less than the greater:

2x = x + 1 - 4

Subtracting x:

x = 1 - 4

Operating:

x = -3

x + 1 = -2

The smaller integer is -3 and the greater integer is -2