When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.

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Nikita

27 August, 11:43

When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.

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Nickolas · Answer 1

x + 4 (x + 1) = 29

x + 4x + 4 = 29

5x + 4 = 29

5x = 29 - 4

5x = 25

x = 25/5

x = 5

x+1 = 6

Ansver: The two consecutive numbers are 5 and 6.

Check:

x + 4 (x+1) = 5 + 4 · 6 = 5+24 = 29 OK!