alemneshayele
alemneshayele alemneshayele
  • 02-03-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

the sum of 2 consecutive integers is three times their difference what is the larger number​

Respuesta :

devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 02-03-2021

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two consecutive integers be x , x+1

Sum : x + x +1 = 2x + 1

Difference: (x +1) - 1 = x + 1 - 1 = x

Sum = 3 times their difference

2x + 1 = 3 * x

2x + 1 = 3x    

      1 = 3x - 2x

     1 = x

The numbers are 1 , 2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

True or false there are equal numbers of protons and electrons in neutral atoms.
answer all questions except 4 for brainly <3
I need help with Math please
What does the phrase us sanguinis refers to? A. Citizenship by birth on U.S. Soil B. Citizenship by serving in the armed forces of the US C. Citizenship by m
I need help figuring out the fractions if not percent
whats the sum of -5+(-6)
A population of hummingbirds feeds exclusively on nectar from orchids. Two species of orchids exist in the hummingbirds' habitat. One orchid species has long tu
what is the inverse of the following statement
Tom got a 90, 87, and 72 on his math exams. What score does he have to get on his next exam to have an average of 88?
What was Henry’s reason for protesting the Stamp Act