Question

the sum of two consecutive integers is three times their difference what is the smaller number​

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and x + 1.

$= > x + x + 1 = 3(x + 1 - x)$

$= > 2x + 1 = 3$

$= > 2x = 2$

$= > x = 1$

Smaller number is 1.

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