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11 February, 08:07

The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller. Find the integers.

4, 5

-8, - 9

-5, - 6

+4
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  1. 11 February, 11:51
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    This answer can be found using algebra.

    x = 2y + 7

    x = y - 1

    y - 1 = 2y + 7

    y = 2y + 8

    -y = 8

    y = - 8

    and, thus, x = - 9

    Therefore, the second choice is correct: - 8, - 9
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