Concept explainers
To find: the integers where the greater of two consecutive integers is 10 less than twice the
smaller.
Answer to Problem 9P
The required answer is: consecutive integers are 11 and 12
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Let the smaller integer be x
Let the greater integer be x+1
(Greater integer is 10 less than twice the smaller integer)
(Subtract 1 from both sides)
(Subtract x from both sides)
(Add 11 to both sides)
(Simplify)
Smaller integer:
Greater integer:
Therefore the consecutive integers are 11 and 12.
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