Question

When an integer is subtracted from 5 times the next consecutive integer, the difference is 17. Find the value of the greater integer.

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x + 1) -x = 17  Distribute the 5

5x + 5 - x = 17 Combine like terms

4x + 5 = 17  Subtract 5 from both sides

4x = 12  Divide both sides by 4

x = 3  

Three is the smaller integer and 4 is the greater integer.