what are two consecutive integers such that two times the first is 43 more than the second

Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answered on Tue May 10 2022

Let the first number be x

Then, 2nd number is x + 1

Now, according to question

2x = x + 1 + 43

2x = x + 44

2x - x = 44

x = 44

So, first number = 44

And, 2nd number = 44 + 1

= 45