Mathematics: Four times the greater of two consecutive integers is 18 more than three times the lesser integer. what are the integers

Four times the greater of two consecutive integers

mathbrain58

31.12.2021

X, x+1 - two consecutive integers

$4(x+1)=3x+18 \\
4x+4=3x+18 \\
4x-3x=18-4 \\
x=14 \\ \\
x+1=14+1=15$

The integers are 14 and 15.

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kat2177

20.05.2023

RS is about 18.615

Step-by-step explanation:

since XY is the midsegment, it is parallel to the other 2 lines. That also makes the lines proportional

$\frac{22}{26} =\frac{x}{22}$

cross multiple

484=26x

x= 18.615

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