Homework Help: Algebra1

Posted by Nicole on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 10:31pm.

Here's the problem. I have to write an equationa and solve.

The greater of two consecutive integers is 15 more than twice the smaller. Find the intergers.

Thank you guys so much! =)

Algebra1 - PsyDAG, Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 11:26pm
Let x +1 = greater consecutive integer and x = smaller.

From the data you have given, x + 1 = 2x +15

You solve for x.

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.

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