annika25 annika25
  • 30-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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The greater of two consecutive integers is 15 more than twice the smaller. Find the integers.

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williamwu309
williamwu309 williamwu309
  • 30-09-2018

Well, we know that the two consecutive numbers have to be negative, because if it was positive, the smaller number multiplied by two would be much greater. (unless 1 and 2). So, by guessing and checking, we will get -13 and -14 :)

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