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  • 19-07-2021
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what is the value of the smallest of five consecutive integers if the least minus twice the greates equals -3

A. -9
B. -5
C. -3
D. 5

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  • 25-07-2021

Answer: (b)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

There are five consecutive integers and the least minus twice the greatest equals to -3

Suppose [tex]x,x+1,x+2,x+3,x+4[/tex] are the five consecutive integers

According to the question

[tex]\Rightarrow x-2(x+4)=-3\\\Rightarrow x-2x-8=-3\\\Rightarrow -x=8-3\\\Rightarrow x=-5[/tex]

option (b) is correct.

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