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one fifth of the sum of two consecutive integers is 10 less than the smaller integer. Find the integers

Solution

one fifth of the sum of two consecutive integers is 10 less than the smaller integer. Find the integers

Solution

The numbers : 17, 18

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

\frac{1}{5} (x + x + 1) = x - 10

Solve

\frac{1}{5} (x + x + 1) = x - 10 : x = 17

x + 1 = 17 + 1 = 18

The numbers : 17, 18

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