Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.3 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Exercises - Page 24: 37

Answer

11 and 12.

Work Step by Step

Let the two consecutive integers be $n$ and $n+1$. From the statement given in the question, we can write $2(n+1)=3n-9$. $\implies 2n+2=3n-9$ $\implies 2+9=3n-2n$ or $n=11$. So, the integers are $11$ and $n+1=11+1=12$.
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