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Find the two consecutive integers such that three times the smaller integer added to two times the greater integer equals 42

Solution

Find the two consecutive integers such that three times the smaller integer added to two times the greater integer equals 42

Solution

The numbers : 8, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

3 x + 2 (x + 1) = 42

Solve

3 x + 2 (x + 1) = 42 : x = 8

x + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9

The numbers : 8, 9

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