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1. The value of the lesser integer is 7

   What are algebraic expressions

   Algebraic expressions are expressions consisting of both variables and constants and are also made up of mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, etc.

   From the information given, we have;

   Let the integers be (x) and ( x + 2)

   8(x + 2) – (x)= 23

   Expand the bracket

   8x + 16 – x = 23

   collect like terms

   8x – x = 23 – 16

   Add/subtract like terms

   7x = 7

   Make ‘x’ the subject

   x = 7/7

   The value for the lease integer = x

   Substitute the value of x

   7

   Thus, the value of the lesser integer is 7

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