Question

Find 2 consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and three times the second is 11

Answer 1

2, 3

Explanation:

If the first integer is x, then the second is x+1. The given relation is ...

x +3(x+1) = 11

4x = 8 . . . . . . . . subtract 3

x = 2 . . . . . . . divide by 4

The integers are 2 and 3.

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Check

2 + 3(3) = 2+9 = 11