let 1st consecutive integer = x and
2nd consecutive integer = (x+1)
as per the given condition-
2 (x) + 3( x + 1 ) = 48
solve parenthesis and we get;
2x + 3x + 3 = 48
5x + 3 = 48
subtract 3 from both sides and we get;
5x = 45
divide both side by 5 and we get;
x = 9
so, 1st consecutive integer = x = 9
2nd consecutive integer = (9+1) = 10
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