The larger of two consecutive integers is 10 more than 4 times the smaller. Find the integers.

3 answers

1st integer ---> x
next consecutive integer ---> x+1

x+1 = 4x + 10
-3x = 9
x = -3

the integers are -3 and -2

check:
larger = -2
4 times the smaller = -12
yes. -2 is 10 more than -12
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