Question

The larger of two consecutive integers is 7 greater than twice the smaller.
Find the integers.
4, 5
-8, -9
-5, -6

Answer 1

Well why don't you try what the problem says? Which is bigger 4 or 5?

Answer 2

5

Answer 3

So is 5 seven more than two times 4?

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

So scratch that one and move on. Which is bigger -8 or -9?

Answer 6

-8

Answer 7

So is -8 seven more than two times -9?

Answer 8

In other words is this true:
-8=2(-9)+7 ???

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

its the last one because 2(-6)+7=-5